Engaging in collaborative academic work within the GLITSS Project, COST Action CA21133 – Globalization, Illicit Trade, Sustainability and Security, continues to offer valuable insights into the complex intersections of globalization, technology, and security. Last week on 30.09. and 01.10.2025, I took part as Science Communication Coordinator and Deputy of Working Group 2 in the Core Group and Deputies Meeting held in Groningen, the Netherlands, where we discussed the strategic directions and upcoming plans for the next year of the project. The meeting brought together colleagues from across Europe to reflect on our progress and define priorities for the coming period.
A central focus of our discussions was the three-volume book series that will be published next year, alongside policy briefs, workshops, webinars, blog series, and other key milestones. These activities not only capture the diversity of perspectives within our network but also strengthen the collaborative ties that make the GLITSS Project such a dynamic and productive research environment.
The exchange of ideas and alignment of goals during the meeting reaffirmed the value of interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing the complex global issues that GLITSS seeks to explore. It was encouraging to see how different strands of work across the Action are coming together in ways that enhance both individual and collective research visibility. Together, we continue to strengthen the GLITSS network and advance research that connects sustainability, security, and global governance.
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