Harder, Better, Faster, WIDER

Well-being, inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity are worthwhile goals to strive for in any organization, and universities are no exception.

Joery Matthys • September 09, 2019

The Myth of the 'Open' Border

The real myth of borders is not that they are open or that control thereof is beyond our capacities, but that movement is somehow ‘free’. Moving across borders entails exercising privileges, and these privileges are not distributed equally.

Stef Wittendorp • July 15, 2019

The Strategic Reconsideration of the Netherlands-China Relations

The recently published China strategy is a reluctant first step by the Dutch government towards a fundamental reconsideration of its China policy in response to China’s more assertive foreign policy.

Sander Wit • July 10, 2019

Remembering Terrorism: Visit to Utøya

On Utøya, where Breivik killed 69 people, survivors have found ways to commemorate the victims and return for the annual Workers’ Youth League Summer camp.

Jeanine de Roy van Zuijdewijn • July 01, 2019

Spying Journalists

Recently, a Dutch journalist said he was an informer for the security service, and society responded uncomfortably. Even though secret services have always recruited journalists, Dutch journalists are expected to refuse.

Constant Hijzen • June 24, 2019

The Intractability of Thailand’s ‘Southern Fire’

The South Thailand insurgency can only be resolved if the ethnic Thai and Malay Muslims let go of their zero-sum understanding of identity.

Bob van Grieken • June 17, 2019

Cybersecurity for End-users: Awareness is a Means, Not a Goal

Merely focusing on awareness campaigns will not improve cybersecurity behaviours in the long term. We need an integrated approach, focusing on knowledge, capability, and the formation of habits that incorporate cybersecure behaviours.

Tommy van Steen • June 09, 2019

Civilian Activism After Political Shocks

Civilian activism cuts both ways - it can promote but also undermine democratization processes after political changes.

Johannes Vüllers and Roman Krtsch • June 04, 2019

European Elections: Does Politicisation Really Matter?

As the new European Parliament is more divided and polarised than ever, what is the actual effect of politicisation on European policies?

Lydie Cabane • May 28, 2019