Hans Born

Hans Born is an internationally recognized expert in security sector governance and reform with over 20 years of experience. He has initiated and led major policy and research initiatives on democratic oversight, civil-military relations, and emerging challenges such as AI, migration, and climate change. Hans has collaborated extensively with international organisations including the UN, OSCE, EU, and NATO, contributing to global debates, standards, and good practices.

He has successfully managed large-scale programmes and fundraising efforts, and worked in partnership with institutions such as SIPRI, the European University Institute, Clingendael, PRIF, CSS/ETHZ, and various other universities.

Hans trained parliamentarians, civil society actors, oversight bodies, and security officials across multiple regions.

He holds a PhD in public administration from the University of Tilburg and previously taught at the Royal Military Academy in the Netherlands.