41 search results for “counterterrorism” in the Public website
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Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies
Terrorism has been one of the most important threats to peace, security and stability in many parts of the world. But what does this mean? What is the nature of this threat? What can be done about it and how can we at least limit the impact of terrorism?
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Strategic European counterterrorism? An empirical analysis
This paper, written by Silvia D'Amato & Andrea Terlizzi, investigates the extent to which the European Union is strategically engaging against terrorism.
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Transnational counterterrorism assemblages: the case of preventing and countering violent extremism in Mali
This article examines how the threat of terrorism has been addressed at the policy level through an analysis of a specific case in Mali.
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Defeat by popular demand: public support and counterterrorism in three western democracies, 1963-1998
Acquiring and maintaining public support is frequently cited as an important requirement for governments fighting non-state actors. But how exactly can public support influence the course of counterterrorism campaigns and thereby contribute to an escalation or de-escalation of violence?
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Transitioning from Military Interventions to Long-Term Counter-Terrorism Policy
In December 2014, Leiden University’s Institute of Security and Global Affairs with the Australian National University’s Asia-Pacific College of Diplomacy and the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism, commenced a research project to assess how (temporary) military interventions can best prepare…
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Pauline Hutten
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
p.e.hutten@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9986
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Sergei Boeke
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
s.boeke@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9500
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Wietse van den Berge
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
w.van.den.berge@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | 070 8009506
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Book “Terrorisme”: discussing core questions about terrorism
Recently, Europe was again shaken by some attacks. This ‘Elementair Deeltje’ places terrorism in a historical perspective and gives an up-to-date overview of this form of political violence.
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More than 100,000 participants in the MOOC Terrorism and Counterterrorism
The MOOC Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory & Practice by Prof. Edwin Bakker, co-developed by the Centre for Innovation, has now attracted over 100,000 participants. It is the first MOOC of Leiden University to reach this magic number.
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New Book: Edwin Bakker - Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies: Comparing Theory and Practice
Professor Edwin Bakker, director of the Centre for Terrorism & Counterterrorism, released his new book “Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies: Comparing Theory and Practice”, published by Leiden University Press.
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Kennisbank
You can find more information on the Dutch webpage. Click on the “Nederlands” button above.
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Drieluik in Tijdschrift voor Geschiedenis
You can find more information on the Dutch webpage. Click on the “Nederlands” button above.
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De leefwereld en denkbeelden van Nederlandse & Belgische syriegangers: een analyse van elf facebook-accounts
You can find more information on the Dutch webpage. Click on the “Nederlands” button above.
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Francesco Ragazzi, Students as suspects?
Could policies aimed at preventing radicalisation undermine the very trust and social cohesion they aim to strengthen?
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Cyber Governance and National Security: Intervening in Ungoverned Spaces
The Netherlands Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Security and Justice have requested the Centre for Terrorism and Counterterrorism to complete a research project on cyber governance from a policy perspective. The results of this project will contribute to the deliverables of the fourth International…
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Inventorying and monitoring of laws and policies related to dealing with ‘jihadism’
An international comparative study of the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States.
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The state of research on terrorism
During the 1980s and early 2000s, authors like Alex Schmid and Andrew Silke demonstrated the paucity of first-hand insights being used to study terrorism and the consequences this had for the reliability of the findings beings presented. But to what extent have these issues endured?
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Countering Lone Actor Terrorism: Data Collection & Analysis
This project aims to improve understanding of, and responses to, the phenomenon of lone actors through analysis of comprehensive data on cases from across Europe.
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The Muslim Brotherhood in Europe
Scholars have long debated the intentions of the Muslim Brotherhood in the Middle East. Some claim the organization supports terrorism, while others believe it is a positive force for democratization.
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Who Are They and Why Do They Go? The Radicalization and Preparatory Processes of Dutch Jihadist Foreign Fighters
How do European Muslim men and women become involved in a violent jihadist struggle abroad?
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Conspiracy, legitimacy and violence
Can conspiracy constructions explain for hatred of the system? And if so, should conspiracy constructions be considered to be a risk in terms of national security?
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Digital Humanitarian Networks: Crisis Management as a Social System
Intelligence of the crowd, or in other words, intelligence of a large, random collective, exists mostly in social media platforms such as twitter. The collective does not comprise (at least not necessarily) experts on crises, just regular people mostly. Nevertheless, there is valuable intelligence to…
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Understanding Dutch converts to Islam
How do the pathways of Dutch converts to Islam involved in jihadist movements differ from those of Dutch converts who are not, in terms of their life prior to Islam, their conversion experience and the form of involvement with the Islamic community after conversion?
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Reintegrating jihadist extremists: evaluating a Dutch initiative
In 2012, the Dutch National Coordinator for Security and Counterterrorism and the Dutch Probation Service launched a reintegration project for offenders on probation or parole who were (suspected to be) involved in jihadist extremism or terrorism. The initiative's primary goal was to reduce the chance…
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Liesbeth van der Heide
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
e.j.van.der.heide@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9506
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Politie & wetenschap
Terrorism experts Daan Weggemans (Leiden University) and Beatrice de Graaf (Utrecht University) conducted one of the first scientific studies on the societal reintegration of jihadist former detainees. They showed that the reintegration process isn't without problems. Their conlusions are presented…
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Cyber Security Governance
The research group Cyber Security Governance will provide cutting-edge academic research in the domain of cyber, where modern technology interacts with traditional concepts such as governance, sovereignty, law-enforcement, international relations and conflict.
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After release: Reintegrating jihadist offenders
Are terrorist suspects willing to reintegrate back into society? Can they reintegrate?
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Edwin Bakker
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
e.bakker@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9506
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De Roy van Zuijdewijn gave a speech during Meeting of the Global Coalition against Daesh (IS)
Jeanine de Roy van Zuijdewijn was invited to give the subject matter expert speech during the plenary meeting of the working groups of the Global Coalition against Daesh in Copenhagen on 28 January 2020.
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Terrorism and Political Violence
Understanding the evolving landscape of extremism in the 21st century.
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Meet & greet with Dutch diplomats: a conversation about counterterrorism & diplomacy
Meet and Greet
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Book launch: Roots of counterterrorism, Contemporary Wisdom from Dutch Intelligence
Lecture, Book launch
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Tin Kapetanovic
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
t.kapetanovic@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9589
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Jeanine de Roy van Zuijdewijn
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
j.h.de.roy.van.zuijdewijn@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9328
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Inter-Organizational Collaboration and Innovation in the Public Safety Sector
What are the various forms of inter-organizational collaboration in the public safety sector? How are different forms of inter-organizational collaborative arrangements related? What is the relationship between inter-organizational collaboration and innovation in the public safety sector?
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Becoming a terrorist provides income, safety and identity
How do people become involved in terrorist organisations? Liesbeth van der Heide sought the answer to this question in a Malian prison, where she interviewed terrorists in a tiny cell. She discovered that the will to survive and social context are often more decisive than individual ideological convictions.…
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Bart Schuurman receives Veni Grant: Who do not become terrorists?
Bart Schuurman, Assistant Professor at the Institute of Security and Global Affairs in The Hague, has received a Veni grant which will allow him to continue his research into the radicalisation of terrorists for the next three years. ‘In order to better understand terrorists, I will focus on the large…
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Francesco Ragazzi
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
f.ragazzi@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Jennifer Dowling
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
j.m.dowling@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9092