Netherlands
Netherlands (NL)CRITICALEurope · pop. 17,620,000 · GDP 1,061,135 M USD
Why this score? · top 3 of 20 events driving the 30-day risk
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AI Brief
Current status
The Netherlands faces an unprecedented security crisis with 119 events recorded over the last 30 days, including 48 critical and 69 high-severity incidents concentrated in economic and political disruption. Military actions, embargoes, and civil unrest—particularly in Noord-Holland province—represent the most severe threat environment the country has experienced, creating immediate risks to Europe's key logistics hub. The normally stable nation with strong governance indicators is experiencing extraordinary instability that threatens its role as a critical supply chain node.
Supply chain impact
- Port of Rotterdam, Europe's largest port handling 15% of EU container traffic, faces severe operational disruption from military actions and embargo measures, affecting global shipping routes between Asia and European markets.
- Chemical and refined petroleum exports, representing core Dutch industries, are at immediate risk from the ongoing crisis, potentially disrupting pharmaceutical, plastics, and fuel supply chains across Europe.
- Amsterdam Schiphol Airport's air cargo operations, vital for high-value electronics and perishables distribution, face potential closure or restricted access due to security conditions in Noord-Holland.
- Agricultural exports including flowers, vegetables, and dairy products from Dutch producers may experience delivery delays and quality deterioration as transportation networks become unreliable.
- Trans-European logistics corridors connecting the UK, Scandinavia, and Eastern Europe via Dutch infrastructure are experiencing significant bottlenecks and rerouting requirements.
Watch points
- Monitor Port of Rotterdam operational status and container throughput metrics, as any closure would force cargo rerouting to Hamburg, Antwerp, or Le Havre with 7-14 day delays.
- Track Dutch government emergency declarations and EU intervention measures, as coordinated response could stabilize critical infrastructure within 2-3 weeks.
- Watch for spillover effects into neighboring Belgium and Germany, particularly around shared logistics corridors and cross-border manufacturing supply chains.
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Recent events (20)
- HIGHArrest/detain in Noord-Holland, Netherlands2026-05-31
- HIGHMilitary force (coercive) in Netherlands2026-05-31
- HIGHMilitary force (coercive) in Netherlands2026-05-28
- HIGHArrest/detain in Noord-Holland, Netherlands2026-05-27
- HIGHArrest/detain in Netherlands2026-05-23
- HIGHArrest/detain in Noord-Holland, Netherlands2026-05-23
- HIGHArrest/detain in Netherlands2026-05-22
- CRITICALProtest in Noord-Holland, Netherlands2026-05-22
- HIGHReduce diplomatic ties in Netherlands2026-05-22
- CRITICALEmbargo in Netherlands2026-05-22
- HIGHMilitary force (coercive) in Netherlands2026-05-22
- HIGHArrest/detain in Netherlands2026-05-22
- HIGHReduce diplomatic ties in Netherlands2026-05-22
- CRITICALUse conventional military force in Noord-Holland, Netherlands2026-05-22
- CRITICALUse conventional military force in Netherlands2026-05-22
- CRITICALUse conventional military force in Netherlands2026-05-22
- HIGHReduce diplomatic ties in Netherlands2026-05-22
- HIGHArrest/detain in Zeeland, Netherlands2026-05-21
- HIGHArrest/detain in Noord-Holland, Netherlands2026-05-21
- HIGHMilitary force (coercive) in Netherlands2026-05-21
Related News (30)
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Military force (coercive) reported in Netherlands. Actors: THE NETHERLAND, COMPANY. Tension (Goldstein): -5 · 10 sources.
- Dutch Tourists Arrested For Stealing Pieces From Lesvos Petrified Forestkeeptalkinggreece.com·2026-05-31
Arrest/detain reported in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. Actors: LESVOS, DUTCH. Tension (Goldstein): -5 · 8 sources.
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Military force (coercive) reported in Netherlands. Actors: DUTCH. Tension (Goldstein): -5 · 6 sources.
- Former Court Employee Sentenced Leaking Sensitive Data Targeting Victims Familynltimes.nl·2026-05-27
Arrest/detain reported in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. Actors: NETHERLANDS, SANA. Tension (Goldstein): -5 · 8 sources.
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Arrest/detain reported in Netherlands. Actors: MAYOR, THE HAGUE. Tension (Goldstein): -5 · 4 sources.
- Drug Smuggling Probe Schiphol Leads Arrests Australia Bound Cocaine Shipmentnltimes.nl·2026-05-23
Arrest/detain reported in Haarlemmermeer, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. Actors: AUSTRALIA, NETHERLANDS. Tension (Goldstein): -5 · 4 sources.
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Use conventional military force reported in Netherlands. Actors: DUTCH, NETHERLANDS. Tension (Goldstein): -10 · 4 sources.
- Authorities Call Off Search For Missing Dutch Hiker on Sabadutchnews.nl·2026-05-22
Reduce diplomatic ties reported in Netherlands. Actors: AUTHORITIES, DUTCH. Tension (Goldstein): -4 · 4 sources.
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Arrest/detain reported in Netherlands. Tension (Goldstein): -5 · 4 sources.
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Protest reported in Schiphol, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. Actors: DETECTIVE, UTRECHT. Tension (Goldstein): -7.5 · 8 sources.
- Rotterdam Pair Caught Laundering Cash Surinamese Takeaway Amsterdam Travel Officenltimes.nl·2026-05-22
Use conventional military force reported in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. Actors: POLICE, AMSTERDAM. Tension (Goldstein): -10 · 5 sources.
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Arrest/detain reported in Netherlands. Actors: GUINEA, NETHERLANDS. Tension (Goldstein): -5 · 4 sources.
- Ireland Demands eu Trade Ban on Israeli Settlements as it Advances Its Own Embargothenationalnews.com·2026-05-22
Military force (coercive) reported in Netherlands. Actors: BELGIUM, THE NETHERLAND. Tension (Goldstein): -5 · 6 sources.
- Dutch Agree to Ban Import in Goods From Occupied Territoriesdutchnews.nl·2026-05-22
Embargo reported in Netherlands. Actors: DUTCH. Tension (Goldstein): -8 · 3 sources.
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Arrest/detain reported in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. Actors: AMSTERDAM, PRISON. Tension (Goldstein): -5 · 6 sources.
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Military force (coercive) reported in Netherlands. Actors: THE NETHERLAND. Tension (Goldstein): -5 · 5 sources.
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Arrest/detain reported in Philippine, Zeeland, Netherlands. Actors: SENATOR, NETHERLANDS. Tension (Goldstein): -5 · 8 sources.
- Father Fugitive Bolle Jos Acquitted Money Laundering Case Luxury Watchesnltimes.nl·2026-05-20
Arrest/detain reported in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. Actors: THE NETHERLAND, PRISON. Tension (Goldstein): -5 · 4 sources.
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Assassination reported in Netherlands. Actors: DUTCH, AFRICA. Tension (Goldstein): -10 · 8 sources.
- Horror Inmates Raped Murdered Prisonexpress.co.uk·2026-05-19
Assault reported in Netherlands. Actors: THE HAGUE, PRISONER. Tension (Goldstein): -9 · 10 sources.
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Arrest/detain reported in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. Actors: CALIFORNIA, DUTCHMAN. Tension (Goldstein): -5 · 6 sources.
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Chemical weapons used reported in Muiden, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. Actors: DUTCH. Tension (Goldstein): -10 · 4 sources.
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Economic blockade reported in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. Actors: AMSTERDAM. Tension (Goldstein): -9.5 · 8 sources.
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Military force (coercive) reported in Netherlands. Actors: THE NETHERLAND, THE EUROPEAN UNION. Tension (Goldstein): -5 · 5 sources.
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Military force (coercive) reported in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. Actors: ECHELON, AMSTERDAM. Tension (Goldstein): -5 · 10 sources.
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Use conventional military force reported in Netherlands. Actors: NETHERLANDS. Tension (Goldstein): -10 · 4 sources.
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Embargo reported in Netherlands. Actors: THE NETHERLAND, ISRAEL. Tension (Goldstein): -8 · 3 sources.
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Assault reported in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. Actors: ROTTERDAM. Tension (Goldstein): -9 · 10 sources.
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Use conventional military force reported in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. Actors: AMSTERDAM, NEW YORK. Tension (Goldstein): -10 · 4 sources.
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Arrest/detain reported in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. Actors: NETHERLANDS. Tension (Goldstein): -5 · 4 sources.