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 • 1 comment
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 • 1 comment
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 • 1 comment
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 • 4 comments
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
State-Sponsored Hacktivism: A Possible Conceptual Issue with Relevant Consequences Should governments be allowed to put on the hacktivist’s mask and get away with it? Marco Romagna • May 20, 2019
