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
Refused asylum seekers and the bed-bath-bread-arrangement in the Netherlands In The Netherlands, the implementation of the so-called “bed-bath-bread-arrangement” for illegal immigrants is still contested. This raises the question how countries should deal with illegal immigrants, including refused asylum seekers. Stefan Brands • October 27, 2016
Video - Fight against Islamic State and peace process in Colombia What happened in the field of (counter)terrorism in the last weeks? In this short video, Edwin Bakker reflects on these developments. Edwin Bakker • October 23, 2016
Analyzing Non-State Actors Among academics it is debated how to analyze non-state actors like IS. Recent research argues that existing state-centric analytical models can be applied to non-state actors too. Wietse van den Berge • October 17, 2016
The Humanitarian “Data” Ecosystem: Intersection of Innovation & Disaster Relief New digital platforms and innovations streamline the coordination services and situational awareness of humanitarian workers in times of crisis, so they may provide the best possible aid to disaster stricken people. John Sabou • October 04, 2016
'Every authority could use a crisis now and then' Sometimes, leaders first need to identify an undesirable situation in order to use a crisis to their advantage. Sanneke Kuipers • September 26, 2016
Final program ISGA2016 Opening Conference now available 9-10 November 2016 the ISGA2016 Opening Conference in The Hague will address a range of security related issues such as terrorism, cyber security and civil wars. Lili-Anne de Jongh • September 19, 2016
Fight Terrorism with Knowledge: STR 2016 Conference, 7-8 November in The Hague Hosted in The Hague by Leiden University, STR 2016 will highlight cutting-edge research on terrorism and counterterrorism by scholars from across the globe Bart Schuurman • September 19, 2016
