Podcast Episode 4: Follow the Arabic Road - Journey into the Heart of a Language

In this episode, Vanessa Newby, James Shires, and Hossam Ahmed speak about the challenges of learning Arabic as a foreign language in the Middle East.

Dr Vanessa Newby, Dr. Hossam Ahmed, Jake Wright and James Shires • October 13, 2021

Online education during COVID-19: Force majeure or the new frontier?

When COVID-19 forced the university to temporarily close in March, teaching staff had just one week to switch gears and get acquainted with online teaching. In the past six months, Security Studies tutors have familiarized themselves with all that online teaching has to offer, for better or worse.

Saskia Postema and Tim Wuisman • December 03, 2020

Three Reasons Why Teachers Are Not Watchdogs for Violent Extremism

The strength of the role of education in preventing violent extremism is in the soft approach; openly questioning values, engaging in conversations on complex topics, and in which critical thinking and exchanging is addressed.

Marieke van der Zwan • June 09, 2017

Trump's Executive Order: Effective counterterrorism measure?

A week ago, Trump signed an executive order "Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the US". This video blog discusses this measure from a counterterrorism perspective.

Edwin Bakker • February 01, 2017

New MOOC: Security and Safety Challenges in a Globalized World

Security and safety challenges are at the top of the list of the most pressing issues of contemporary society. Leiden University has developed a new MOOC to address these challenges.

Max Geelen • January 19, 2017

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Podcast Episode 4: Follow the Arabic Road - Journey into the Heart of a Language

Online education during COVID-19: Force majeure or the new frontier?

Three Reasons Why Teachers Are Not Watchdogs for Violent Extremism

Trump's Executive Order: Effective counterterrorism measure?

New MOOC: Security and Safety Challenges in a Globalized World