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Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The departement conflict studies develops a high-level expertise in the history of contemporary conflicts and the security and defence problems.
The research activities focus on
- The historical analysis of the military conflicts since the First World War.
- The integration of Belgium in international structures.
- The military approaches to promoting security.
- History and geopolitics of Central Africa.
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Profiles
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NADYR: Understanding the Narrative Dynamics of Online Disinformation
Van Hoeymissen, S. (Promotor)
1/04/26 → 31/03/30
Project: Research › DFR
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CIVBEL: CIVil defence in BELgium during the Cold War (1950-1992) (CIVBEL)
Simoens, T. (Promotor) & Nijs, N. (Researcher)
1/01/26 → 31/12/29
Project: Research › DFR
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BRAVE: Belgian Officers and Resistance Effectiveness in World War 2
Simoens, T. (Promotor) & Thomas, A. (Researcher)
3/12/25 → 2/12/29
Project: Research › DFR
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Food for thought: Stormtroeptactieken in Oekraïne?
Voets, F., 1 Feb 2026, In: The PME Review. 4, p. 11 - 15 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Who Owns the Gateways? A Geoeconomic Perspective on Diverse Ownership in Landlord Ports
Jacobs, M., ter Haar, T. & Van Hoeymissen, S., 22 Apr 2026, European Navies and Global Challenges: Proceedings of the Rotterdam Seapower Symposium 6-8 April 2025. De Ruiter, R. & Van Der Peet, A. (eds.). Netherlands Defence Academy, p. 49-67 19 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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« Ce n’est pas notre type de guerre ». Apprendre de la guerre en Ukraine ?
Simoens, T., 2025, Stratégies et enjeux contemporains. Analyses et perspectives. Struye de Swielande, T., Godfroid, J. & Naslin, F. (eds.). Louvain-la-Neuve, p. 69-82Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Activities
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Journal of International Relations and Development (Journal)
Van Hoeymissen, S. (Reviewer)
11 Jun 2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication Peer-review
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A Historian’s Perspective on the Shifting Geopolitical Landscape
Simoens, T. (Speaker) & Van Hoeymissen, S. (Speaker)
5 Feb 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral scientific presentation
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Introduction to Geopolitics
Philipsen, P. (Keynote speaker)
24 Jun 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk at a public lecture / debate
Press/Media
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De Morgen - Opinie - Het lijkt er steeds meer op dat in de oorlog tegen Iran het belang van geografie onderschat werd
18/03/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
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We kennen de term collateral damage pas sinds de Tweede Wereldoorlog
Warnier, D.
4/03/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
Student theses
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Wacht lopen aan de IJzer of een leger 'in beweging'? : de evolutie van de 1ste Legerdivisie in de loopgraven, 1914-1918
Simoens, T. (Author), De Vos, L. (Supervisor), De Wever, B. (Supervisor) & Vrints, A. (Supervisor), 5 Jul 2016Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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La guerre après la Guerre ? L'occupation belge de la rive gauche du Rhin (1918-1930)
Godfroid, A. (Author), Sterkendries, J.-M. (Supervisor) & Lagrou, P. (Supervisor), 17 Dec 2019Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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De l’École royale militaire de Belgique à une université européenne de défense.: La clef d’une défense européenne !
Marsia, J. (Author), Sterkendries, J.-M. (Supervisor) & Delwit, P. (Supervisor), 7 Sept 2015Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis