Books
The Evolution of Counter-Terrorism Since 9/11
What is counter-terrorism? While the answer to this question may seem self-evident, it has become quite complicated to define the contours of a field that has expanded dramatically in the […]
Terrorism
Publications
Counter-Terrorism as a Public Policy: Theoretical Insights and Broader Reflections on the State of Counter-Terrorism Research
In spite of the growing amount of literature published on terrorism over the past 20 years, counter-terrorism is rarely considered as a subject of research by itself. Empirical or data-driven […]
The evolution of the policy response to jihadi returnees in Europe (2012-2020)
The mobilisation of European volunteers for the jihad in Syria and Iraq was unprecedented. Fighters returning to Europe present a serious and multifaceted challenge to Europe, as well as various […]
Commentaries
Strengthening rather than merging Belgian intelligence services
Right-wing extremist Jurgen Conings has been on the loose for two weeks, raising fundamental questions about radicalisation in the armed forces notably. Some Members of Parliament have proposed to merge […]
Commentaries
The caliphate’s legacy and fringe extremists
In 2021, the jihadi threat will likely retain two main dimensions: one linked to the caliphate’s legacy; and the other stemming from fringe extremists. Altogether, these two configurations suggest that jihadi […]
Other publications
Enfants belges en Syrie: l’inacceptable « choix de Sophie »
« En août 2020, environ 60 enfants liés à la Belgique seraient encore détenus dans les camps kurdes, dans le nord de la Syrie, dans des conditions extrêmement difficiles. Les […]
Events
Who speaks for Islam? Listening to the voices of a billion muslims
Guest speaker: John L. Esposito, University Professor, Professor of Religion and International Affairs and of Islamic Studies at Georgetown University. He is Founding Director of the Alwaleed Center for Muslim-Christian […]
Terrorisme et radicalisme religieux: quel rapport?
La radicalisation est-elle bien une conséquence de l’extension du salafisme parmi les musulmans d’Europe? Conférence avec Olivier Roy, Professeur à l’ Institut Universitaire Européen de Florence, Directeur du Programme Méditerranéen. […]
The Global Terrorism Index
Conference with Mr Steve Killelea A.M., Institute for Economics and Peace.
Beyond securisation: tackling terror in Africa
In this Africa Briefing the conclusions of the recently published book ”Time for a new approach on terror in Africa?“ will be presented. The aim of this briefing is to […]