By Joseph Dailey.
On Wednesday, the 3rd of June, the Dutch Minister of Defense Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert delivered an engaging and revealing lecture at the Hague Institute for Global Justice. Welcomed and introduced by Dr. Abiodun Williams, President of the Hague Institute for Global Justice, Mrs. Hennis-Plasschaert provided the audience with a glimpse into the thoughts and future plans of her administration.
Speaking at length about contemporary issues facing both Europe and the world, Mrs. Hennis-Plasschaert informed the audience about her take on numerous topics, including terrorism, global conflict, non-nation-state players, the digital world, and cooperation within the European Union.
Following the presentation, Mrs. Hennis-Plasschaert fielded questions from the audience. Questions fell upon a broad spectrum, including questions regarding the funding of NATO, peacekeeping in Mali, trust between the EU and Russia, and the smuggling of immigrants into the EU.
The lecture was a part of the Hague Institute for Global Justice’s series for Distinguished Speakers. Seeking to provide a forum for discussion between prominent experts and the community, the series has been very successful, consistently drawing attendees from numerous organizations, embassies, and private interests.
For more information regarding the Hague Institute for Global Justice and registration for future lectures, please visit http://thehagueinstituteforglobaljustice.org
