Commentaries
A jihadi threat in mutation?
The latest attacks in Europe (London, Manchester, Paris, Brussels) were committed by homegrown terrorists, who radicalized in Europe. While this is now perceived as a growing and new type of […]
Terrorism
Publications
Commentaries
The Counterterrorism Yearbook 2017: Europe
2016 proved to be a busy year for CT in Europe as the number of jihadi-related attacks increased and the nature of the threat evolved, with most plots involving ‘home […]
Terrorism and counterterrorism in continental Europe
One year after the Brussels attacks, this publication reviews the major developments that have occurred in terrorism and counterterrorism in Europe in 2016.
Other publications
Brussels attacks one year on: More still needs to be done
Belgium has accomplished much since last year’s devastating terrorist attacks – the worst in its history. But the threats continue, and new security vulnerabilities are becoming apparent. This article was […]
Counterterrorism in Belgium: Key challenges and policy options
Following the terrorist attacks in Paris (November 2015) and Brussels (March 2016), Belgium’s counterterrorism policy has been heavily criticized – domestically and worldwide.
Other publications
Deradicaliseringsbeleid en de IS-generatie
De zomer van 2016 werd overschaduwd door de aanslagen in Frankrijk en Duitsland. IS en de IS-generatie lijken van strategie te veranderen: religieuze motieven lijken minder van belang en aanslagen […]
Events
20 ans après le 11-Septembre, la fin de la guerre contre le terrorisme ?
Watch the recording of the webinar on Youtube En septembre 2021 auront lieu les commémorations du vingtième anniversaire du 11-Septembre. Les Etats-Unis semblent décidés à clore la parenthèse de […]
La récidive terroriste : Évaluation du risque et prise en charge – Recidivisme bij terroristen: risicobeoordeling en -beheer
Entre 2003 et 2020, les juridictions belges ont poursuivi et condamné environ 500 personnes pour terrorisme. Bon nombre d’entre elles furent condamnées, souvent par défaut, à une peine de prison […]
La prise en charge des enfants rapatriés de Syrie : Meeting d’information à l’attention des journalistes
En mars dernier, le Premier Ministre Alexander de Croo a indiqué l’intention du gouvernement belge de rapatrier les enfants belges détenus en Syrie, ainsi qu’un certain nombre de femmes belges […]
The United Nations and counter-terrorism
— CANCELLED — Assistant Secretary-General Michèle Coninsx, Executive Director of the United Nations Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) will discuss the UN’s role in counter-terrorism, and current terrorism […]