Salafism: From Social Phenomenon to Security Risk Factor – And Back Again?

The Cornelius Haga Lyceum has been under investigation for promoting Salafist ideas – but how did ‘Salafism’ become a security issue in the first place?

Layla van Wieringen • September 20, 2019

Dealing With Returning Foreign Fighters From Jihadist Conflict Zones: Breaking the Deadlock

Comparative study into policies on returnees with a particular focus on women and children observes that there is a policy deadlock in most of these countries.

Edwin Bakker and Jeanine de Roy van Zuijdewijn • April 12, 2019

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 • December 28, 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, Daan Weggemans and Roel de Bont • December 12, 2016

Conference on European Jihadism in the 'Caliphate' Era

Under the title ‘European Jihadism in the ‘Caliphate’ Era’ the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI) and the Norwegian Ministry of Defence brought together about 80 experts in Oslo to discuss today’s jihadist terrorist threat to Europe.

Edwin Bakker and Jeanine de Roy van Zuijdewijn • September 09, 2016

European information exchange on foreign fighters - work in progress

Claimed by EU member states to be top priority, information exchange among security agencies regarding Jihadism and foreign fighters is improving. A lot remains to be done though.

Jelle van Buuren • March 14, 2016

Countering Lone Actor Terrorism: Threat from far-right often overlooked

In the past 18 months, Leiden University and the ICCT have been involved in an EU-funded project called "Countering Lone Actor Terrorism". Who are these lone-actors and how do they plan and execute their attacks? The main findings have now been published.

Edwin Bakker and Jeanine de Roy van Zuijdewijn • March 02, 2016

Radicalisation over refugees

In 2014 and 2015, the European Union witnessed a steep growth in the numbers of refugees arriving to apply for asylum. Does Europe have to fear radicalisation over refugees?

Jeanine de Roy van Zuijdewijn • November 12, 2015

Indicators of Terrorist Intent and Capability

Planning and preparing for a terrorist attack requires time, resources, skills and knowledge. Which 'early warning indicators' can be detected that could help disrupting potential plots?

Prof. dr. Bart Schuurman • July 01, 2015

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