Terrorism: one man’s insecurity is another man’s freedom fighter

An analysis of a Dutch counterterrorism law through the lens of the theoretical perspective that Giddens calls the ‘risk society’.

Jorieke Besselink • October 02, 2019

What have children’s rights got to do with counter-terrorism in Europe?

What have children’s rights got to do with counter-terrorism in Europe? A lot. Consider security-based approaches to targeting suspects of terrorism, who may be children, in education, juvenile justice systems and on the issue of returnees.

Heidi Burrows • December 17, 2018 • 1 comment

Otegi Mondragon et al. v. Spain - The impartiality of the Audiencia Nacional in the spotlight

Judicial impartiality is of fundamental importance to anyone facing trial, and especially to those facing criminal prosecution. This blog offers a detailed analysis of the Otegi case and exposes the current state of the Spanish judicial system.

Alejo Fernández Martín • December 11, 2018

Je suis concerned about political ostrichism

The attack on Charlie Hebdo seems to have created a window of opportunity for the Dutch government to swiftly push forward new counterterrorism measures. Are these measures driven by necessity or by other forces?

Maartje van der Woude • January 15, 2015 • 1 comment

Radical Times, Concerning Measures?

The arrests of three alleged jihadists sympathizing with IS are a cause of concern to the Dutch government. Yet, should we also be concerned about some of the newly proposed measures in the cabinet’s Action Plan against Jihadism?

Maartje van der Woude • September 03, 2014 • 1 comment

Evaluating the necessity of expanded counterterrorism powers

The concluding evaluation of the Dutch Criminal Investigation of Terrorist Crimes Act gives reason to critically, yet also realistically, review the necessity of investigative powers that were extended in the anxious wake of 9/11.

Maartje van der Woude • March 12, 2014

Crouching Dragon, Hidden Terrorist?

The rise of counter-terrorism legislation is a worldwide phenomenon. However, China is using their counter-terrorism measures differently, perhaps even as a tool to target political dissidents and ethnic minorities.

Melissa Leeworthy • November 02, 2013

To be or not to be profiled – is this (still) the question?

Date of birth, address, credit card number…the list goes on. When shopping online, we share this data on a regular basis. Yet what may happen to this data beyond a particular transaction, and what decisions could be made based on this data?

Iryna Ievdokymova • January 15, 2013

Cyber security new fashion

Cyber security is the new terrorism. What terrorism and counterterrorism was just after 9/11 is now cyber security and insecurity. It would be good for citizens, government and media to learn from our experiences with terrorism and counterterrorism.

Erwin Muller • July 11, 2012

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