A Theory of Structural Radicalisation

Europe in NATO: time for a common Turkish policy

President Erdogan put Turkey on a nationalist road, seemingly at odds with the interests of European states. NATO is often used to support Turkey’s policies and undermine opposition. Adopting a common policy by EU-NATO members on Turkey is becoming increasingly vital to protect European interests.

No Man's Land: Turkey-Libya Deal and Possible Risks

The power of risk analysis in times of terror

To counter the instinct reactions that terror aims to invoke, we need more critical reflection, fact-based systematic analysis and substantiated policy responses.

Renewed struggle for Muslim identity can lead to sectarian violence in the Netherlands

The sectarian tensions among Sunni and Shia Muslims has the potential of spilling over from the Middle East to other countries.

PKK and Turkey: Time for peace?

PKK-leader Abdullah Öcalan has called for peace between Turkey and PKK. The following months will show whether Turkey and PKK trust each other enough – at least more than they trust their common enemy Islamic State – to reach a settlement.

How IS’ rise could actually benefit the Kurds

How paradoxical as it might sound, the attack of IS might be beneficial for Syria’s Kurds.

ISIS: Jihadists’ new forerunner?

The Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) appears to have the ambition of overtaking the Al-Qaeda umbrella organization it belongs to as the forerunner of international jihadism. What is ISIS about and what is its effect for the Syrian conflict?