New introduction to terrorism

Edwin Bakker and Jeanine de Roy van Zuijdewijn published a new book called "Terrorisme" in the series "Elementaire Deeltjes" published by Amsterdam University Press.

Edwin Bakker and Jeanine de Roy van Zuijdewijn • May 02, 2016

Countering Lone Actor Terrorism: Threat from far-right often overlooked

In the past 18 months, Leiden University and the ICCT have been involved in an EU-funded project called "Countering Lone Actor Terrorism". Who are these lone-actors and how do they plan and execute their attacks? The main findings have now been published.

Edwin Bakker and Jeanine de Roy van Zuijdewijn • March 02, 2016

Ten years Dutch Terrorist Threat Assessment – Change & Continuity

On December 16, 2015, a conference was held on the SS Rotterdam, the legendary former flagship of the Holland America Line, to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the Dutch ‘all source threat assessment’.

Edwin Bakker and Jeanine de Roy van Zuijdewijn • January 11, 2016

Verdict in the "jihad court case": up to 6 years in prison

On December 10, the judge delivered the verdict in one of the largest terrorism trials with high sentences for the main suspects.

Edwin Bakker and Jeanine de Roy van Zuijdewijn • December 11, 2015

The Paris Attacks: Three questions

On Friday 13 November, a series of terrorist attacks in Paris killed more than one hundred people. Although it is too early to give definite answers, this article will point at some of the most important questions that are still unanswered.

Jeanine de Roy van Zuijdewijn • November 17, 2015

Radicalisation over refugees

In 2014 and 2015, the European Union witnessed a steep growth in the numbers of refugees arriving to apply for asylum. Does Europe have to fear radicalisation over refugees?

Jeanine de Roy van Zuijdewijn • November 12, 2015

Large “Jihad court case” started in The Netherlands

On September 7, 2015, the long-awaited court case against 10 individuals in the so-called ‘Context-case’ started. This is one of the largest terrorism trials ever held in the country. Why is this case important?

Edwin Bakker and Jeanine de Roy van Zuijdewijn • September 07, 2015

The intervention in Libya: not a recipe for success

Following the uprisings in Libya in 2011, a number of countries participated in an intervention to protect civilians from the Gaddafi-regime. What can be learned from this intervention with its so-called light-footprint strategy?

Jeanine de Roy van Zuijdewijn • July 20, 2015

Policies on foreign fighters: how they could impact foreign fighter pathways

Foreign fighters are top priority for security services. Many policies have been designed to limit the possible threat posed by these fighters. What are the unintended consequences of these policies?

Edwin Bakker and Jeanine de Roy van Zuijdewijn • May 17, 2015

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