Hundreds of European “foreign fighters” are still being held by Kurdish authorities, in Syria. Their fate remains uncertain, as European governments are unwilling to repatriate their citizens. Meanwhile, security and […]
Twenty years since the adoption of UNSC 1325 there is an almost unanimous call for an increased number of uniformed women in peace operations from policy makers and multilateral organizations. […]
Herman Van Rompuy, former President of the European Council, has been credited with the idea according to which the Commission under Ursula von der Leyen has three key tasks facing […]
The presence of terrorist convicts in prison is not a new phenomenon in Belgium. However, radicalisation or recruitment was less visible, or at least less observed until it became a […]
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Europe’s strategy for its southern flank is patchy, its military presence is limited, and its American ally appears to be leaving. Europeans need an overall security strategy for the region, […]
There are still around 40-60 Belgian children detained in Kurdish camps in Northern Syria. These children are widely recognized as victims. Yet, why are they not being repatriated? This speech […]
Seminar with H.E. Dr. Sh. Abdulla AL KHALIFA, Undersecretary of International Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Chairman of the Bahrain Centre for Strategic, […]
The Egmont Institute and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) have the pleasure of inviting you to our joint workshop: Assessing Responses to Terrorist-Related Kidnap-for-Ransom (from 14:00 to 16:30)
Europe is experiencing an unprecedented level of jihadi activities. The number of terrorist attacks is increasing year on year, while the scope of radicalization is troubling. According to some sources, […]
A group of 19 Shades Network Members has been selected to join a study trip in Belgium. During their stay, they explored the “Belgian federalism case” in all its facets through […]