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Jonathan Holslag is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), specializing in European security dynamics within the Indo-Pacific context. His research focuses on China's geopolitical rise and its implications for European strategic autonomy.
His primary research interests include International Relations, Chinese Foreign Policy, and European Security, with significant contributions to understanding great power competition, military strategy, and political economy. His work critically examines China's economic partnerships with Europe and resource superpower ambitions.
Recent publications reveal a consistent focus on Western strategic failures in responding to China's ascendancy, with key works analyzing mineral supply chain control, unbalanced economic partnerships, and small European states' roles in balancing Chinese influence. His research output demonstrates deep engagement with security policy formulation and geopolitical risk assessment.
Holslag actively supervises graduate students and leads major research initiatives including OZR4189 (joint VUB-KMS doctoral project), BRGEOZ406: Great Solutions, and AIIFUND56: Balancing Power and Ideals. His projects address critical themes in world politics, leadership for humane societies, and international capital dynamics.
He maintains active collaboration networks focused on China studies (63% of his fingerprint), military affairs (30%), and security policy development. His professional activities include editorial work for journals on China-Africa policy and frequent media commentary on maritime security and geopolitical strategy.
