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 • October 04, 2016

Islamic State’s Ambivalent Relation to Drugs

According to Islamic State’s official propaganda – as stated in its Dabiq-magazine – it is very anti-drugs. However, in practice, Islamic State seems to use drugs to make money and strengthen its fighters. How to explain this ambivalence?

Wietse van den Berge • March 07, 2016

The sky's the limit for non-lethal drone applications

As with other dual-use technologies, non-lethal drone applications are increasingly becoming both a cause for concern and an exciting area of development.

Megan Anderson • May 01, 2015

Football: the forgotten factor in conflict

Football is often overlooked as a factor in social sciences. Still it is a massive source of (political) mobilization, that causes - and might solve - conflict, both domestically and international.

Wietse van den Berge • October 15, 2014

Early Warning Indicators of Terrorism and Radicalization

Is it possible to identify behaviors or expressions that can betray the intent of individuals or groups to commit acts of terrorism?

Bart Schuurman • September 17, 2014

The need for more primary sources in terrorism research

Terrorism studies is worryingly over-reliant on secondary sources of information.

Bart Schuurman • January 27, 2014

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