Beyond the State: How AI levels the battlefield for non-state actors
We kidly invite you to join us for an insightful interactive panel discussion on the role of AI technologies employed by non-state actors across the current geopolitical security landscape.
We have gathered experts from both academia and practice, who will share their knowledge and perspectives on how AI is reshaping the battlefield and what that ultimately means for international security. This panel brings together different viewpoints to explore how AI is changing the ways in which non-state actors, including terrorist and extremist groups operate, recruit and exert influence. You will hear from those who study and engage with these dynamics directly, and get an understanding on such technological threats.
Speakers:
Laura Jasper
Laura is Programme Coordinator and Strategic Analyst at HCSS. She leads HCSS’s multi-annual PROGRESS research framework, conducted in consortium with the Clingendael Institute for the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Defence.
As principal researcher on undermining, her work focuses on Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI), with particular attention to the role of non-state actors, including Transnational Organised Crime. She examines how these actors undermine society and the rule of law, as well as their connections to conflict and state stability. Drawing on her multidisciplinary background, Laura also serves as the principal analyst for HCSS’s serious gaming capabilities.
Paul Verhagen
Paul is a Lecturer at Amsterdam University College and a Senior Fellow at HCSS, specializing in technology, particularly Artificial Intelligence and global technological competition. As Strategic Liaison at the Civic AI Lab (University of Amsterdam), he focuses on bridging academic research and public policy. His work explores the intersection of advanced technologies and policymaking, while the Civic AI Lab aims to reduce inequality and promote equal opportunities through the proactive use of AI.
📌Het Nutshuis, Riviervismarkt 5, 2513 AM Den Haag, The Netherlands
⌚️24 June, 2026: Walk-in 18.30, start of the event 19, end around 22
❗️Participation is free of charge, registration is required. For registration follow this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYvc5iWwg2PlsHqle2abKx28D7Rh6OoeyEM6ueDw678UUFLQ/viewform
