THE HAGUE – The Dutch government has identified instability in Venezuela, foreign influence operations, cyber threats, organized crime, and risks to critical infrastructure as key security concerns for Curaçao and the other Caribbean parts of the Kingdom in its new International Security Strategy 2026-2030. The strategy warns that global geopolitical tensions are increasingly affecting the Caribbean region and require continued attention from both local and Kingdom authorities.
The 20-page policy document, published by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, focuses primarily on strengthening European security through NATO, the European Union, and international partnerships. However, it also highlights several challenges facing the Caribbean countries of the Kingdom, including Curaçao, Aruba, and Sint Maarten.
According to the strategy, developments in Venezuela remain a direct concern for the Caribbean region. The Dutch government notes that instability in the neighboring South American country could threaten the security of the Caribbean part of the Kingdom. The report also points to growing geopolitical competition in the region, including influence through investments, telecommunications, ports, and economic dependencies.
The document further warns about cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure, maritime security risks, and the activities of international organized crime networks. Dutch authorities stress that these threats do not affect every island equally and acknowledge that Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten each face different vulnerabilities and challenges.
The strategy forms part of a broader Kingdom-wide security framework covering the period 2023-2029, under which the Caribbean countries remain an important component of the Kingdom’s overall security policy.