Plural policing in comparative perspective

Emprirical data suggest a completely different situation regarding plural policing than universally accepted theories which are based upon the situation in Great-Britain

Elke Devroe • May 11, 2015

The sky's the limit for non-lethal drone applications

As with other dual-use technologies, non-lethal drone applications are increasingly becoming both a cause for concern and an exciting area of development.

Megan Anderson • May 01, 2015

Renewed struggle for Muslim identity can lead to sectarian violence in the Netherlands

The sectarian tensions among Sunni and Shia Muslims has the potential of spilling over from the Middle East to other countries.

Lisa Heintzbergen • April 06, 2015

Police Station Innovation - Are police stations necessary in the digital age?

New developments change the outlook of police stations; will they render obsolete?

Megan Anderson • April 03, 2015

Malls threatened by Al Shabaab

In February 2015, Al Shabaab produced a video in which it calls for an attack on malls in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.This call for violent action spurred many worried reactions around the globe, especially in the three mentioned count

Edwin Bakker • March 02, 2015

The future of the police

New developments within societies create a complex patchwork of control and therefore a renewed mission for the public police.

Elke Devroe • February 17, 2015

Keep calm and carry on

Whether terrorists or would-be terrorists succeed in terrifying society and changing ways of living depends mostly on how resilient societies and political leadership are when the shit hits the fan.

Jelle van Buuren • December 19, 2014

Urban Public Safety

With the world’s urban population predicted only to rise, how public safety can be provided more efficiently in these booming, bustling cities is an important question.

Megan Anderson • December 08, 2014

How IS’ rise could actually benefit the Kurds

How paradoxical as it might sound, the attack of IS might be beneficial for Syria’s Kurds.

Wietse van den Berge • October 24, 2014

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