The Netherlands Institute of International Relations Clingendael or Clingendael Institute (Dutch: Nederlands Instituut voor Internationale Betrekkingen Clingendael) is an independent institute of knowledge which studies various aspects of International Relations. The institute is based in The Hague on the Clingendael Estate. Former Dutchminister of foreign affairs and ex-member of the European Commission, Hans van den Broek, is president of the institute. International relations (IR), a branch of political science, is the study of foreign affairs of and relations among states within the international system, including the roles of states, inter-governmental organizations (IGOs), non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and multinational corporations (MNCs). ... Coordinates: Country Netherlands Province South Holland Area (2006) - Municipality 98. ... A minister or a secretary is a politician who holds significant public office in a national or regional government. ... This article is about a journal. ... The Commission seat in Brussels The European Commission (formally the Commission of the European Communities) is the executive body of the European Union. ... Hans van den Broek listen (born 11 December 1936 in Paris) is a Dutch politician. ... President is a title held by many leaders of organizations, companies, trade unions, universities, and countries. ...