Responsible behaviour in cyberspace: dispatches from The Hague (and New York and Paris) Diplomats face the task to make the process of cyber norms work – or perhaps in some cases, derail – in this double setting. For scholars, the norms process has just gained new layers and dimensions to study. Dennis Broeders • December 03, 2018
Book Review: R. Bergman, Rise and Kill First: The Secret History of Israel’s Targeted Assassinations It is the kind of daring operations that secured the reputation of Israeli intelligence in the international public imagination as a ruthless and effective organization. Stef Wittendorp • November 26, 2018
Transboundary crisis management in the European Union: the accountability challenge Whatever the chosen solutions for tackling transboundary crisis management are, aligning crisis management and accountability mechanisms should be a key priority. Lydie Cabane • November 19, 2018
Trauma and the Syrian Civil War: the Implications for Security At least half of the Syrian refugees are believed to have developed severe mental issues as a result of the conflict, yet the stigma on trauma remains prevalent as ever. Bob Erinkveld • November 12, 2018
‘The War on Drugs’: U.S.-Mexico Intelligence Cooperation The USA and Mexico cooperate closely in the War on Drugs. Intelligence cooperation is a cornerstone of this alliance, yet the effectiveness of this partnership remains controversial. Clotilde Sebag • October 29, 2018
Explaining the Recent Resurgence in Japanese Strategic Engagement Japan has acquired an image as an influential albeit reluctant and somewhat withdrawn world power, especially after the economic crash of the 1990s, but this seems to be changing. What is driving this development? Hanley Foster • October 22, 2018
Three reasons why it is difficult to recognize signs of radicalization When people are arrested on suspicion of planning a terrorist attack or joining jihadist groups, their family members are often surprised. The question that arises is how did they not know? Marieke van der Zwan • October 15, 2018
The Rise of Islamophobia and Radicalisation in the Global North What is the influence of the decline of masculinity and the changing nature of post-industrial societies and economies on the rise of Islamophobia and radicalisation? Tahir Abbas • October 10, 2018
Terrorism in the Netherlands: the response of the Dutch public The terrorist attack in Amsterdam has made clear that the response of the Dutch public is rather calm. Why is this the case? Jessica Sciarone • September 04, 2018