Two cyber security driven scenarios for the (infra-) structure of future cyberspace The initial neglect of bad intentions while creating cyberspace infrastructure now opens up possibilities of cyber warfare, spionage and terrorism. André Hoogstrate • September 09, 2014
ISIS’ unlikely weapon of mass destruction By taking over the largest dam in Iraq, ISIS controls the equivalent to the possession of a weapon of mass destruction. Pieter van Gelder and Matthias Bakker • August 11, 2014
'Threat from Jihadism more serious than ever before' Jihadism in the Netherlands has developed in a relatively short time span into a complex and dynamic movement that poses a more serious threat to democracy and national security than ever before. Jelle van Buuren and Daan Weggemans • June 30, 2014
Keeping NATO relevant: From Russia with love Many people have questioned the relevance of NATO in the post-Cold War era. However, the recent crisis in Ukraine seemed to have turned the picture upside down. Can Russia be credited for solving the legitimacy problem of NATO? Jeanine de Roy van Zuijdewijn • June 23, 2014
Debating cyber- surveillance The important debate on the balance between privacy and security, in itself not new, does not seem to be progressing in a balanced fashion. Important issues are still not being addressed. Sergei Boeke • June 16, 2014
Keeping an Eye on Big Brother The international dimension of intelligence operations does not only refer to international cooperation between intelligence services, but increasingly to the internationalization of intelligence collection. Jelle van Buuren • May 30, 2014
Policing in cyberspace: It’s not always the police and not always about enforcing the law! There are indications that undesirable effects emerge with respect to policing cyberspace. It’s not always the police and not always about enforcing the law. André Hoogstrate • May 24, 2014
Watch this Space More countries and corporations vie for a piece of the galactic pie. It will be interesting to see if attempts at developing mechanisms to oversee responsible behaviour in Space can ensure that these small steps for man equate to giant leaps for mankind. Megan Anderson • April 28, 2014
Why we should not stop worrying about nuclear terrorism The Hague will be the scene of the Nuclear Security Summit (NSS). But what is the summit actually about? Liesbeth van der Heide • March 21, 2014