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Prof. P. Cliteur is Professor of Jurisprudence at Institute for the Interdisciplinary Study of the Law, Department of Jurisprudence

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Khomeini’s invention of theoterrorism

On February 14, 1989, Ayatollah Khomeini issued a death sentence on Salman Rushdie because, in Khomeini’s opinion, Rushdie had criticised Islam’s sacred icons. Khomeini introduced a new terrorist tactic, “theoterrorism".

Paul Cliteur • February 19, 2019

Emmanuel Macron and the paradigm shift in counterterrorism

Politicians have started to call the problem of Islamism by its actual name, instead of using obscure terms such as “violent extremism”. This is a welcome change, as openly talking about the religious nature of terrorism helps us to analyse the phenomenon.

Paul Cliteur • March 14, 2018

What is diversity?

Protest against guest speakers on university campuses is something unworthy of a university. Diversity means accepting that some people have different opinions from your own.

Paul Cliteur • May 11, 2017 • 1 comment

Religion-related terrorism and the work of Anthony Grayling

This is about the resurgence of (radical) religion, and what this means for lawyers. I also give an impression of the work of the British philosopher A.C. Grayling who will deliver a lecture on the themes indicated in this blog in Amsterdam on August 29th.

Paul Cliteur • August 15, 2013 • 2 comments