Fear Not: a critical perspective on the terrorist threat in Europe
Over the past few months, Europe has been struck by a number of terrorist attacks. In the media, in political discourse, in our daily lives, terrorism is now perceived as […]
Over the past few months, Europe has been struck by a number of terrorist attacks. In the media, in political discourse, in our daily lives, terrorism is now perceived as […]
Commentaries
The multiplication of terrorist attacks in Europe over the past few months raises questions with regard to the diffusion of terrorism. This commentary argues that the Islamic State aims indeed […]
Commentaries
A number of terrorist attacks have struck Europe over the past months, triggering the impression of a ‘wave of terror’ among citizens. This commentary replaces the recent upscale of violence […]
The concept of ‘radicalisation’ is now firmly entrenched at the heart of European and global counterterrorism. But 12 years after its introduction, it remains ill-defined, complex and controversial. It is […]
Commentaries
The attacks in Paris and Brussels demonstrate a strategic shift for ISIS. Instead of focussing narrowly on territorial conquest in Syria/Iraq, the group has centrally and carefully planned a terror campaign […]
Commentaries
After the Brussels attacks, the country is longing for a positive message. Can a conference of all Belgian democratic parties forge an optimist narrative for the Kingdom, asks Sven Biscop.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
— 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 […]