Are you ready? Forensically speaking… On digital forensic readiness Organizations, governments and individuals should be ready for cyber-attacks. Ready not only in the sense of prevention through increased security; Also in case an attack would be successful. André Hoogstrate • December 28, 2014
Keep calm and carry on Whether terrorists or would-be terrorists succeed in terrifying society and changing ways of living depends mostly on how resilient societies and political leadership are when the shit hits the fan. Jelle van Buuren • December 19, 2014
Urban Public Safety With the world’s urban population predicted only to rise, how public safety can be provided more efficiently in these booming, bustling cities is an important question. Megan Anderson • December 08, 2014
'Aicha'; or, why girls join Jihad in Syria Media report on a 19 year old Dutch convert girl travelling to Syria to join Jihad. But what actually motivates her? Wietse van den Berge and Seran de Leede • November 25, 2014
Exploring the Aims and Impacts of The United States' Drone Policy in Pakistan What are the strategic aims behind the United States' use of drones in Pakistan? And what are the consequences? Mehrunnisa Noon • November 13, 2014
Ten Years after Van Gogh: Time to Rethink ‘Radicalization’? Although Dutch Hofstadgroup is a leading example of a homegrown jihadist group, many fundamental questions about the Hofstadgroup remain. Bart Schuurman • October 29, 2014
How IS’ rise could actually benefit the Kurds How paradoxical as it might sound, the attack of IS might be beneficial for Syria’s Kurds. Wietse van den Berge • October 24, 2014
Google Hangout on Foreign Fighters On October 14th, a Google Hangout on foreign fighters with international experts was broadcasted as part of the MOOC Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory & Practice of Leiden University. Jeanine de Roy van Zuijdewijn • October 17, 2014
Football: the forgotten factor in conflict Football is often overlooked as a factor in social sciences. Still it is a massive source of (political) mobilization, that causes - and might solve - conflict, both domestically and international. Wietse van den Berge • October 15, 2014