Leiden Security and Global Affairs Blog

Houellebecq’s future forecast: “Submission”

Michel Houellebecq’s book “Submission”, is more than a novel. It offers a sharp analysis of current politics and society in France. Moreover, it presents an interesting future forecast of France led by a president representing the Muslim Brotherhood.

Edwin Bakker • 10-06-2015

Police Web-design and Branding

As police departments step into the 21st century, should they adopt the swanky web designs and branding campaigns of the private sector or stay within their humble, public service means?

Megan Anderson • 01-06-2015

The cleavage in Syrian Kurdish politics

In Syrian Kurdish politics a striking cleavage exists between people who prefer social equality and those who prefer non-violence

Wietse van den Berge • 25-05-2015

Policies on foreign fighters: how they could impact foreign fighter pathways

Foreign fighters are top priority for security services. Many policies have been designed to limit the possible threat posed by these fighters. What are the unintended consequences of these policies?

Edwin Bakker + 1 other • 17-05-2015

Why not negotiate with terrorists?

Negotiations, despite their obvious potential benefits, are not always the preferred means for achieving conflict resolution.

Prof. dr. Bart Schuurman • 15-05-2015

Plural policing in comparative perspective

Emprirical data suggest a completely different situation regarding plural policing than universally accepted theories which are based upon the situation in Great-Britain

Elke Devroe • 11-05-2015

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