The fallout of foreign fighting: more than just terrorism While countries are mostly worried about the physical threat coming from returned foreign fighters, we should not forget about the ideological and societal dimensions of the potential fallout. Jeanine de Roy van Zuijdewijn • December 28, 2016
Are conspiracy constructions dangerous? Two weeks ago, Washington police arrested Edgar Maddison Welch, a man who entered Pizza bar Comet Ping Pong armed with an assault rifle. Is this an example of the danger of conspiracy constructions? Jelle van Buuren • December 23, 2016
Responding to terrorism: Merkel’s speech after the attack on the Christmas Market in Berlin On December 19, a lorry crashed into a Christmas Market in Berlin. How did German Chancellor Angela Merkel react to this the day after the attack? Jeanine de Roy van Zuijdewijn • December 20, 2016
New ISGA report: “Destination Syria" What does the daily life of those who travelled to Syria to join jihadist groups look like? Destination Syria, a new report, provides answers to this question. Edwin Bakker, Daan Weggemans and Roel de Bont • December 12, 2016
Counterterrorism in Belgium: Key challenges and policy options A recently published report focuses on priority aspects for Belgium’s heavily criticized counterterrorism approach and provides eight key options to strengthen the country's efforts in fighting terrorism. Elke Devroe • December 05, 2016
Fight Terrorism with Knowledge: STR 2016 Let’s keep fighting terrorism with knowledge! Bart Schuurman • November 28, 2016
Minister Koenders visits Leiden University - speech by one of our students On November 17, Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs Bert Koenders visited Leiden University to speak about international security threats. One of Leiden University's students also shared his vision on current security issues. Jeanine de Roy van Zuijdewijn • November 24, 2016
Who determines the security (research) agenda? Leiden University's Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA) fits the need for more a more multidisciplanry approach towards security related issues. Wietse van den Berge • November 09, 2016
“We are coming, Nineveh” The recently commenced battle for Mosul raises the issue what military successes against ISIS could mean in terms of threat to the West. Roel de Bont • October 31, 2016
