Counter-Narratives and the ‘Backfire Effect’ Counter-narratives have become increasingly popular, but how can we judge their utility? Amy E. Kasper • 26-06-2017
Three Reasons Why Teachers Are Not Watchdogs for Violent Extremism The strength of the role of education in preventing violent extremism is in the soft approach; openly questioning values, engaging in conversations on complex topics, and in which critical thinking and exchanging is addressed. Marieke van der Zwan • 09-06-2017
From Oil Interests to Multilateral Activism: China’s Role in Africa’s Security Order On June 7 Susann Handke will give a lecture entitled ‘From Oil Interests to Multilateral Activism: China’s Role in Africa’s Security Order’ within Leiden University Jaroslaw Kantorowicz • 06-06-2017
'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 + 1 other • 29-05-2017
Creating and challenging the transatlantic intelligence community When studying cooperation in the intelligence studies, more attention should be paid to the deliberative, contingent, and personal aspects of intelligence liaison. Constant Hijzen • 22-05-2017
The Troubles: Soldiers involved in Bloody Sunday may face prosecution 45 years later 45 years ago, one of the most bloody and significant events during The Troubles took place. Last week, it became known that the soldiers of "Bloody Sunday" might face prosecution. Jeanine de Roy van Zuijdewijn • 16-05-2017