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Rethinking cyber policy in Europe

The second edition of the Big Cyber Ideas Festival (BCIF) is an online event taking place September 21-23, 2021, with the purpose of exploring key questions for cybersecurity and digital policy in Europe.

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?

Podcast Episode 3: The Troubles With Borders: a discussion with Ramesh Ganohariti and Jennifer Dowling

Jake, Ramesh, and Jen discuss the phenomenon of borders and their implications, using the case of post-Brexit Northern Ireland as a focal point.

Shifting Focus: Right-Wing Extremism in the Dutch Military

Homicide and Immigration: Trends and Developments

Between 1992 and 2020, roughly half of all homicide victims in the Netherlands were born abroad, which is striking as they only make up a small percentage of the population. We reflect on the representation of immigrant groups in the Dutch ‘homicide landscape’ over the last 30 years.

Dealing with Fake News: An Absolute Necessity, but How?

In today’s digitized society, we witness an ‘anarchy’ of data and information coming from a myriad of sources. Parts of it can be classified as ‘fake news’ but how can you distinguish real from fake?