Why does radicalization usually not lead to terrorist violence? What differentiates radicalized individuals who become involved in terrorist attacks from those who do not? This blog post highlights some of the findings of a multi-year study. Bart Schuurman and Sarah L. Carthy • November 14, 2024
The DRIVE Project - Resisting Radicalisation Through Inclusion Praneet Khandal discusses with Professor Tahir Abbas and Dr. Richard McNeil-Wilson their work on radicalisation and the European Union Horizon 2020-supported DRIVE Project. Tahir Abbas, Richard McNeil-Willson and Praneet Khandal • July 04, 2022
How feasible is a counter-narrative in preventing radicalisation? For those who work to stop radicalisation from happening, the feasibility of what is termed a ‘counter-narrative’ usually divides the room. How feasible is it to challenge something as complex and meaningful as a narrative? Sarah L. Carthy • September 13, 2021
Salafism: From Social Phenomenon to Security Risk Factor – And Back Again? The Cornelius Haga Lyceum has been under investigation for promoting Salafist ideas – but how did ‘Salafism’ become a security issue in the first place? Layla van Wieringen • September 20, 2019
Three reasons why it is difficult to recognize signs of radicalization When people are arrested on suspicion of planning a terrorist attack or joining jihadist groups, their family members are often surprised. The question that arises is how did they not know? Marieke van der Zwan • October 15, 2018
'Governance of violent radicalisation’; need for a one dimensional terminology? During a recent seminar at Leiden University's Institute of Security and Global Affairs, several views on dealing with violent radicalization were presented. Daan Weggemans and Elke Devroe • May 29, 2017
Counterterrorism in Belgium: Key challenges and policy options A recently published report focuses on priority aspects for Belgium’s heavily criticized counterterrorism approach and provides eight key options to strengthen the country's efforts in fighting terrorism. Elke Devroe • December 05, 2016
Conference on European Jihadism in the 'Caliphate' Era Under the title ‘European Jihadism in the ‘Caliphate’ Era’ the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI) and the Norwegian Ministry of Defence brought together about 80 experts in Oslo to discuss today’s jihadist terrorist threat to Europe. Edwin Bakker and Jeanine de Roy van Zuijdewijn • September 09, 2016
Intelligence-led policing and local governance Within European metropolises, local governing bodies become increasingly important in the fight against transnational phenomena like radicalization, human trafficking, and drugs smuggling. Elke Devroe • June 24, 2016
