Sexual Violence in the Humanitarian Sector

Ideology matters: Why we cannot afford to ignore the role of ideology in dealing with terrorism

How does ideology play a role in violent extremism and what does it mean for counter-terrorism strategies?

Journal of Security and Global Affairs: Special Issue

The latest issue of the Journal of Security and Global Affairs addresses future challenges in Syria and Iraq, and how to approach them.

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.

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.

“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.

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.

Dutch and Belgian jihadist foreign fighters: who, why, and what?

Dutch and Belgian jihadist foreign fighters: Who are they? Why do they go? And what do they do over there?

Turmoil in the Middle East: it’s not just Sykes-Picot

May 2016 commemorates that it is 100 years ago that the infamous Sykes-Picot Agreement was signed. The attributed impact of this diplomatic agreement on the Middle East is not in line with its actual role however.