Overview
One aspect of an effective counter-terrorism strategy involves military intervention and threat monitoring by the intelligence services. ICCT aims to identify key successes and best practices with regards to military interventions. This is done with a focus on how to transform a broad military intervention to a long-term counter-terrorism policy that focuses on alleviating the threat from terrorist groups, reinforcing host nation capacity and addressing some of the causes of radicalisation and violent extremism. The intelligence service plays a large role in monitoring and assessing the threat; ICCT tries to examine how intelligence services can improve counter-terrorism effectiveness.
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In this Research Paper, by Dr. Bibi van Ginkel and Dr. Christophe Paulussen, the role of the military when performing law enforcement activities in terms of collecting evidence and/or securing suspected terrorists is analysed.
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Operation ‘Serval’: A Strategic Analysis of the French Intervention in Mali, 2013–2014
In this Article published by Leiden University's Centre for Terrorism and Counterterrorism, ICCT Research Fellow Sergei Boeke and Bart Schuurman discuss the French military intervention in Mali, launched in 2013.
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The Role of the Military in Securing Suspects and Evidence in the Prosecution of Terrorism Cases before Civilian Courts: Legal and Practical Challenges
In this Research Paper, by Dr. Bibi van Ginkel and Dr. Christophe Paulussen, the role of the military when performing law enforcement activities in terms of collecting evidence and/or securing suspected terrorists is analysed.
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Towards a European Position on Armed Drones and Targeted Killing: Surveying EU Counter-Terrorism Perspectives
In this Research Paper, Jessica Dorsey and Dr. Christophe Paulussen gauge the extent to which European Union Member States share the position of the United States on armed drones and targeted killings.
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Mali's Long Road Ahead
The authors discuss recent military operations in Mali and warn against the temptation to treat the various jihadists as a homogenous group.
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Testing the Validity of US Self-Defence Arguments against the Khorasan Group in Syria
This Commentary tests the validity of the specific US self-defence arguments against the Khorasan group in Syria, examining both Article 51 of the UN Charter and customary international law on this issue.
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Terrorism Research and Government
This Commentary argues that governments should trust non-governmental actors to a greater extent with sensitive information to ensure the most informed responses to terrorism.
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Mediation, Bounties and Amnesty for Boko Haram: A Deadlock of Priorities
This Commentary discusses the available options in Nigeria and the contradictions of state policy thus far.
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Creating a Police State Mentality? Stronger Visual Surveillance of Public Places after the Boston Bombings
During the first US Congressional hearing on the Boston bombings and in media reports, Boston’s police commissioner, Mr. Edward F. Davis III, advocated for stronger visual monitoring of public spaces.
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Boundaries of the Battlefield: A Critical Look at the Legal Paradigms and Rules in Countering Terrorism
This Research Paper is a detailed report of a two-day symposium by the same title, which was convened in The Hague in January 2013.
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Destination Jihad: Why Syria and not Mali
This Commentary analyses the exodus of young European jihadists that are inundating Western intelligence services.
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Towards the Intelligent Use of Intelligence: Quis Custodiet ipsos Custodes?
Dr. Bibi van Ginkel examines the role of the exchange of intelligence between states, the applicable human rights framework, and the dilemmas involved.
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Testing the Adequacy of the International Legal Framework in Countering Terrorism: The War Paradigm
In this Research Paper, Dr. Christophe Paulussen explores whether the current international legal framework is sufficiently equipped to effectively deal with the threat of terrorism and counter-terrorism practices.
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Al Qaeda Plot in Europe? Intelligence as Evidence in the Düsseldorf Terror Cell Trial
This Commentary discusses the trial against four terror suspects of the so-called Düsseldorf terror cell.
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Intelligence Failures in France? The Complex Reality of Information Sharing
In the aftermath of the terrible attacks in Southern France, French intelligence agencies are facing calls for an investigation into alleged intelligence failures.
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The US NDAA and its Controversial Counter-Terrorism Provisions
This Commentary reviews Sections 1021 and 1022 of the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012" (NDAA 2012) – probably the act’s most controversial counter-terrorism provisions.
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Counter-Terrorism, Technology and Transparency: Reconsidering State Accountability
In this Discussion Paper, Dr. Quirine Eijkman discusses the use of surveillance, storage of personal information, biometrics, satellite technology and other forms of ICT technology used in the fight against terrorism and the risks that come along with them.
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Surveillance Cameras against Terrorism: Is More Accountability Required?
Since 9/11 and the London and Madrid bombings a wide variety counter-terrorism measures have been taken, including the implementation of many technical tools.
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Compatible or Incompatible? Intelligence and Human Rights in Terrorist Trials
This Research Paper focuses on the special procedures of Canada, France, the Netherlands and the UK for the use of intelligence in terrorism-related court cases.
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Joint Investigation Teams: Added Value, Opportunities and Obstacles in the Struggle against Terrorism
This Research Paper is an updated version of the discussion paper that was prepared for the ICCT Expert Meeting on ‘Joint Investigation Teams: Added Value, Opportunities and Obstacles in the Struggle against Terrorism’.
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