Ideology matters: Why we cannot afford to ignore the role of ideology in dealing with terrorism How does ideology play a role in violent extremism and what does it mean for counter-terrorism strategies? Liesbeth van der Heide • 09-04-2018
Journal of Security and Global Affairs: Special Issue The latest issue of the Journal of Security and Global Affairs addresses future challenges in Syria and Iraq, and how to approach them. Jessica Sciarone • 05-10-2017
The fallout of foreign fighting: more than just terrorism While countries are mostly worried about the physical threat coming from returned foreign fighters, we should not forget about the ideological and societal dimensions of the potential fallout. Jeanine de Roy van Zuijdewijn • 28-12-2016
New ISGA report: “Destination Syria" What does the daily life of those who travelled to Syria to join jihadist groups look like? Destination Syria, a new report, provides answers to this question. Edwin Bakker + 2 others • 12-12-2016
“We are coming, Nineveh” The recently commenced battle for Mosul raises the issue what military successes against ISIS could mean in terms of threat to the West. Roel de Bont • 31-10-2016
The Humanitarian “Data” Ecosystem: Intersection of Innovation & Disaster Relief New digital platforms and innovations streamline the coordination services and situational awareness of humanitarian workers in times of crisis, so they may provide the best possible aid to disaster stricken people. John Sabou • 04-10-2016
Dutch and Belgian jihadist foreign fighters: who, why, and what? Dutch and Belgian jihadist foreign fighters: Who are they? Why do they go? And what do they do over there? Edwin Bakker + 1 other • 12-09-2016
Turmoil in the Middle East: it’s not just Sykes-Picot May 2016 commemorates that it is 100 years ago that the infamous Sykes-Picot Agreement was signed. The attributed impact of this diplomatic agreement on the Middle East is not in line with its actual role however. Wietse van den Berge • 25-04-2016