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Discover Professor Dr. Jonathan Holslag,
an expert in international relations and global politics,
known for his insights on security and diplomacy.
Jonathan Holslag is a renowned Belgian political scientist and one of Europe’s leading experts on China. With his deep insights into global power dynamics, he explores the intricate relationship between Europe, China, and the rest of the world. Through both text and video, this page offers an engaging overview of his perspectives on international politics, economic strategies, and the challenges of navigating an increasingly interconnected yet competitive global landscape.
Jonathan Holslag is a Belgian political scientist and China expert, known for his research and writings on international relations, security, and global governance. Here are some key points about him:
Education and academic career: Jonathan Holslag holds a PhD in International Relations from the University of Leuven, Belgium. He has been a professor of international politics at the Free University of Brussels (VUB) since 2009 and is also a research fellow at the Egmont Institute, a Brussels-based think tank.
Research focus: Holslag’s research focuses on global governance, security, and international relations, with a particular emphasis on China’s rise and its impact on the global order. He has published widely on these topics and is considered one of Europe’s leading experts on China.
Books: Holslag has authored several books, including “China’s Coming War with Asia” (2015), “Trapped Giant: China’s Military Rise” (2017), and “The Silk Road Trap: How China’s Trade Ambitions Challenge Europe” (2019). These books explore China’s strategic ambitions and its impact on the international system.
Policy advisor: Holslag has advised various governments and international organizations on issues related to international security and global governance. He has also been a frequent commentator in the media on these topics.
Controversy: Holslag’s views on China have been controversial, with some critics accusing him of promoting a “China threat” narrative and overstating China’s military and economic capabilities. However, he has also been praised for his rigorous analysis and nuanced understanding of China’s strategic goals.
1 De inzichten van Jonathan Holslag
12 apr. 2021
2 «How Europe can survive the Asian century?» from Jonathan Holslag
14 apr. 2015
His two latest books, China and India: Prospects for Peace (Columbia University Press, 2010) and Trapped Giant (IISS and Routledge, 2011), were widely reviewed discussed. In addition, he has advised various European member states and the UN Human Rights Council. In 2011, he was invited by the European Parliament to provide advise on China’s economic transition.
Prof. Holslag maintains relations with politicians, high ranking civil servants and prominent researchers from across the globe. He has appeared frequently in globally recognised media and is frequently sollicited as an opinion leader in international discussion forums.
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3 Het Grote Oorlogsdebat
23 mrt. 2022
4 Professor Jonathan Holslag on geopolitical challenges | Fashion Talks 2019
28 jan. 2020
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The current world order (and disorder) will shape the world of our children and grandchildren. In his keynote session, Professor Holslag will share his views on the most salient geopolitical challenges of the coming years and how these will shape our economies, our companies, and ultimately our lives. All of us should allow time and attention for a better understanding of these challenges so we prepare our businesses and ourselves for the years to come. Jonathan Holslag teaches international politics at the Free University of Brussels. His research focuses on international relations, great power politics and Europe’s position in the changing global order. He’s a convinced generalist! It is Jonathan’s belief that the study of international politics is best served by a holistic approach that combines theory with facts and connects the different layers of diplomacy: economics, military force, norms, etc.
Jonathan considers himself an old-fashioned academic and loves to spend time at home in the Belgian countryside to read, think, and write. As the Italian humanist Francesco Vettori put it: zest one draws from the folly of the crowd, inspiration comes with travelling, sagacity only matures in uttermost tranquillity.
5 Vrijheidscolleges 2019 opening Jonathan Holslag – 2 april 2019
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10 apr. 2019
Jonathan Holslag praat ons bij over de westerse democratie en tot hoeverre die onder druk staat. Het eerste deel van zijn betoog staat in het teken van wat de wetenschap ons zegt over vertrouwen in en de veerkracht van de democratie. Het tweede deel gaat in op wat hij denkt over hoe we de democratie sterker kunnen maken in de komende decennia. ‘Als je kijkt met hoeveel fierheid de mensen hun tempels van de democratie bouwden, hoeveel offers daar gebracht werden, hoeveel waardigheid die uitstraalden, dan zal dat een verheffende werken hebben op mensen.’
De Vrijheidscolleges zijn een serie lezingen waarin sprekers ingaan op de in 1941 door Franklin D. Roosevelt geformuleerde Four Freedoms: Vrijheid van Meningsuiting, Vrijheid van Religie, Vrijwaring van Angst en Vrijwaring van Gebrek. De colleges worden gegeven in samenwerking met bijna alle Bevrijdingsfestivals in Nederland.
Meer informatie: www.vrijheidscolleges.nl
Video: Dirk de Graaff – VERS TV
6 Jonathan Holslag (VUB) over zijn nieuwe boek ‘Van muur tot muur’
9 sep. 2021
7 Interview Jonathan Holslag – Zwijgen is geen optie
4 mei 2017
8 Is War in Asia a Realistic Scenario?
11 nov. 2014
9 Jonathan Holslag (VUB) – ‘China is een gevaar voor Europa’ (Nachtwacht)
19 mei 2020
10 Interview with Jonathan Holslag at the Berlin Foreign Policy Forum 2014
19 nov. 2014
11 Jonathan Holslag (VUB) over de spanningen aan de Oekraïens-Russische grens
12 feb. 2022
12 Jonathan Holslag (VUB) over de NAVO, de G7 en de EU in de Oekraïens-Russische oorlog
28 mrt. 2022
13 Interview met Jonathan Holslag over de nieuwe industrie
1 mrt. 2016
14 Public Talk with Jonathan Holslag (Belgium), KIEF 2017
19 okt. 2017
Volodymyr Panchenko, Director of the Dnipro Development Agency
15 Jonathan Holslag (VUB) over een nucleaire oorlog in Oekraïne
27 apr. 2022
16 Vrede en oorlog | Lezing door politicoloog Jonathan Holslag
11 okt. 2019
16 Theo Francken, Hendrik Vos (UGent) en Jonathan Holslag (VUB) over de Russisch-Oekraïense oorlog
26 feb. 2022
17 Jonathan Holslag (VUB) – VS vs China – Biden bindt de strijd aan vanuit democratische waarden
4 apr. 2021
18 Jonathan Holslag (VUB) over de wereldwijde strijd om het coronavaccin en de geopolitieke gevolgen
8 feb. 2021
20 VPRO Tegenlicht & Jonathan Holslag
31 dec. 2014
21 NL@EU Conversations: Van muur tot muur – de wereldpolitiek sinds 1989. Interview Jonathan Holslag.
Live gestreamd op 26 okt. 2021
22 Truckersprotest van de ‘vrijheidskonvooien’
12 feb. 2022
23 Was de klimaattop van Glasgow een maat voor niks? Jonathan Holslag (VUB) en Veerle De Vos
15 nov. 2021
24 Debat over vrijheid van meningsuiting
3 jun. 2021
25 Jonathan Holslag (VUB) en Theo Francken bespreken de nieuwe wapenleveringen aan Oekraïne
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7 jun. 2022
26 Jonathan Holslag (VUB) bespreekt de oorlog in Oekraïne
27 Pleidooi voor kwaliteit moet vooruitgang brengen
28 Professor Jonathan Holslag in De Afspraak
9 sep. 2021
29 Jonathan Holslag (VUB) – De geopolitiek en machtsverhoudingen na corona
24 jun. 2020
30 Jonathan Holslag (VUB) – Hebben de Russen het moeilijk na 2 weken oorlog?
11 mrt. 2022
31 Jonathan Holslag (VUB) over de clash tussen Frankrijk en Turkije n.a.v. de onthoofde Samuel Paty
29 okt. 2020
32 Next Europe 11: Jonathan Holslag
3 apr. 2014
33 Is the West complicit in the resurgence of authoritarianism? | LSE IDEAS Online Event
22 sep. 2021
Speakers
🔴 Jonathan Holslag
🔴 Leslie Vinjamuri
Chair
🔴 Chris Alden
34 De impact van de Amerikaanse presidentsverkiezingen van 2020 en de toekomst van het Trumpisme
6 nov. 2020
European countries have to “get ready for a rough ride” said an author who rejected claims of turbulence in world history over in recent decades.
Jonathan Holslag, who has penned A Political History of the World, debated geo-politics with former home secretary Amber Rudd, Lib Dem MP Layla Moran, radio presenter Iain Dale and Labour MP Angela Smith on BBC2’s Politics Live.
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European countries have to “get ready for a rough ride” said an author who rejected claims of turbulence in world history over in recent decades.
Jonathan Holslag, who has penned A Political History of the World, debated geo-politics with former home secretary Amber Rudd, Lib Dem MP Layla Moran, radio presenter Iain Dale and Labour MP Angela Smith on BBC2’s Politics Live.
35 Your Friends BREAK a Little Kid’s Heart | Instant Accomplice
29 feb. 2016