Defence Planning for Small and Middle Powers

The KVBK, the Hague Centre for Security Studies HCSS and the War Studies Research Centre invite you to the book launch of Defence Planning for Small and Middle Powers. Edited by Tim Sweijs, Saskia van Genugten, Frans Osinga, this new book published by Routledge examines the processes, practices and principles of defence planning in small and middle powers.

On 29 October, editors Tim Sweijs and Frans Osinga will provide introductions to the book, providing unique insights into the different chapters and their implications for Defence policy, and answering questions by the audience at Leiden University's The Hague Campus Wijnhaven. 

Also see the websites of HCSS and Routledge

Small and middle powers are recalibrating their force postures in this age of disruption. They are adapting their defence planning and military innovation processes to protect the security of their nations. The purpose of the book is to explore defence planning and military innovation in 11 contemporary case studies of small and middle powers in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Oceania. Employing a structured focused comparison framework, it traces patterns in the choices of small and middle powers across the following themes: (1) alliances, dependencies and national ambitions; (2) approaches, processes, methods and techniques; and (3) military innovation strategies and outcomes.

Breaking new theoretical ground, it offers a three-pronged typology distinguishing between the strategic defence planner, the transactional defence planners and the complacent defence planner. The book offers a rich array of insights into cases that fall across different geographies, strategic cultures and governance systems. These insights can help guide discussions on how to structure decision-making structures, arrive at ambition levels, formulate priorities, select partners and design defence planning and military innovation processes.

Program
15:45 | Doors open (pre-registration required)
16:15 | Opening
17:45 | End, drinks available
18:45 | End

Audience
The book will be of much interest to academics and students of defence studies, security studies, public policy and international relations, as well as to professionals in defence (planning) and other governmental positions.

Location
Campus Wijnhaven
Turfmarkt 99
2511 DP The Hague