The Netherlands Intelligence Studies Association (NISA) is pleased to announce its two-day international conference on 2 and 3 December 2026, hosted at The Hague Conference Centre New Babylon, the Netherlands.
With authoritarianism on the rise, democratic societies face mounting pressures on their security, governance, and institutional integrity. Intelligence and security services play a crucial—yet contested—role in safeguarding democracy and the rule of law. This conference explores how intelligence and security services can remain resilient, independent, and legitimate within a democratic framework. We look forward to welcoming a diverse and interdisciplinary group of contributors to engage in a discussion on the future of intelligence in resilient democracies.