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 […]
Terrorism
Publications
Commentaries
Is terrorism contagious?
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
Understanding the current wave of terrorism
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 […]
‘All radicalisation is local’. The genesis and drawbacks of an elusive concept
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
After Paris and Brussels: reassessing ISIS’s strategy in Europe
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
An act of war against Belgium calls for national unity
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.
Events
Boko Haram in Cameroon: recruitment, operation and impact
Hans de Marie Heungoup, Cameroon analyst with the International Crisis Group, will discuss the findings from recent field research he conducted in Cameroon’s Far North Province looking at the impact […]
Challenges in the age of terror: counter-terrorism agenda for Europe
Terrorism is without a doubt one of the key security challenges to Europe. In recent years, a growing number of European citizens have radicalized and associated with jihadi groups, in […]
Why counterterrorism is so difficult
Conference with Martha Crenshaw, Stanford University, Center for International Security and Cooperation. What is it about terrorism that makes it such a challenging policy problem? Why is terrorism so intractable? […]
Tuer au nom d’Allah. Radicalisation ou subculture? Les combattants européens en Syrie
Conference by Rik Coolsaet, professor at Ghent University and Senior Associate Fellow,