Podcast Episode 4: Follow the Arabic Road - Journey into the Heart of a Language In this episode, Vanessa Newby, James Shires, and Hossam Ahmed speak about the challenges of learning Arabic as a foreign language in the Middle East. Dr Vanessa Newby + 3 others • 13-10-2021
Choosing Between the Plague and Cholera The announcement of the US to withdraw from Syria created new realities for actors in the region. The Kurdish armed forces in Northern Syria are at the forefront of this changing security landscape. Zine Homburger • 18-02-2019
Ideology in Rojava: The Forgotten Element The conflict in Syria has provided the opportunity for the PYD to implement a new form of democratic confederalism. A more nuanced understanding of the PYD's ideology can improve understanding of contemporary developments in Syria. James Hewitt • 14-01-2019
Trauma and the Syrian Civil War: the Implications for Security At least half of the Syrian refugees are believed to have developed severe mental issues as a result of the conflict, yet the stigma on trauma remains prevalent as ever. Bob Erinkveld • 12-11-2018
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
