Overview
A central part of ICCT’s mission is connecting the expertise of our Fellows with relevant stakeholders, experts and practitioners in the field. To do this, the Centre analyses policies by national governments, supra-national and international organisations including United Nations Security Council Resolutions. Besides analysing the implications and implementation of these policies, ICCT publishes a range of publications and organises expert meetings as well as public evening seminars on a regular basis bringing together academics, policymakers and practitioners. By the same token, the Centre aims at reviewing and developing instruments, for example by looking at different counter-narrative measures or the development an Intake and Risk Assessment Tool for ICCT’s Rehabilitation project.
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In this Commentary, Research Fellow Dr. Bibi van Ginkel discusses deterrence as an instrument against terrorism: does implementing new policies and laws deter potential terrorists or does this have little effect? Dr. van Ginkel stresses the need to take all potential effects of a policy into account, in order to draft a comprehensive counter-terrorism policy.
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Understanding Instability in Libya: Will Peace Talks End the Chaos?
In this Commentary, Ms. Floor El Kamouni-Janssen and Ms. Iba Abdo discuss the complex situation in Libya.
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Accountability and Transparency in the United States’ Counter-Terrorism Strategy
In this Commentary, Research Fellow Jessica Dorsey responds to the recently released CIA "Torture Report" and discusses the accountability and transparency in the counter-terrorism strategy of the United States.
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Addressing the Foreign Terrorist Fighters Phenomenon From a European Union Perspective
A Policy Brief based on the expert meeting at the European Union to discuss the implications of UN Security Council Resolution 2178 (2014) on foreign fighters and to explore responses to the threat foreign fighters pose.
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UN Security Council Resolution 2178 (2014): Challenges and Opportunities for EU Policy
Meeting Note of an expert meeting to discuss appropriate and effective responses to the threat of Foreign Terrorist Fighters (FTFs).
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Practices and Reflections on Development, Security, and Peace in context of Violent Extremism and Terrorism
The side event to the UN Counter-Terrorism Strategy Review includes a short introduction of the multi-stakeholder approach to prevent and mitigate extreme violence, and closes with recommendations.
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UK Measures Rendering Terror Suspects Stateless: A Punishment More Primitive Than Torture
In the latest policy measure against the perceived threat of foreign fighters, the UK passed a law that could result in terrorism suspects becoming stateless. Dr. Christophe Paulussen and Dr. Laura van Waas analyse the bill.
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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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Developing Effective Counter-Narrative Frameworks for Countering Violent Extremism
The "Islamic State" (IS), with its violent attacks, strong uprise and even stronger media campaign, shows the need for an effective counter-narrative strategy to prevent the spread of violent extremism and radicalisation.
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Towards a Theory of Fear Management in the Counter-Terrorism Domain
The Paper identifies and analyses governmental approaches to managing fear in relation to terrorist incidents.
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Dealing with European Foreign Fighters in Syria: Governance Challenges and Legal Implications
The increasing amount of foreign fighters brings the possibility that returnees have radicalised which makes them a potential threat.
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Supporting Curriculum Development for the Rule of Law
ICCT, together with the T.M.C. Asser Institute, drafted a guidance paper to support the curriculum development of the to be established International Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law.
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The Need for a United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Coordinator
In this Policy Brief, Dr. Howard Stoffer emphasises the need for a global UN Counter-Terrrorism Coordinator to oversee the smooth and efficient running of all UN counter-terrorism related activities.
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Moving Terrorism Research Forward: The Crucial Role of Primary Sources
Conducting empirical research in the field of terrorism is not an easy task: gaining access to police files, interviewing (former) terrorists or accessing intelligence information can be arduous.
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Engendering Counter-Terrorism in Northern Nigeria
This Commentary examines the role of women in the ongoing conflict in Northern Nigeria.
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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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The Nexus between Security and Development
Research Fellow Dr. Bibi van Ginkel and Clingendael Senior Research Fellow Ivan Briscoe analyse the relationship between the development and counter-terrorism sectors in light of the changing nature of terrorism.
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The Need for More & Structural Data Analysis in Detention and Rehabilitation of Extremist Offenders
The authors suggest that increased and structural data analysis is essential to produce evidence-based policies that are tailored to countering violent extremism.
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Beware of High Hopes: Counterterrorism and the Negotiation Paradox
In their Commentary, Bart Schuurman and Dr. Isabelle Duyvesteyn examine peace negotiations in conflicts between governments and terrorist organisations.
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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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Strengthening the Role of Victims and Incorporating Victims in Efforts to Counter Violent Extremism and Terrorism
Following terrorist attacks, governments are often quick to express their solidarity with victims but as the memory of a terrorist atrocity fades, attention for the victims also ebbs away – in both government and society.
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Terrorism Prevention as Situational Crime Prevention
In the latest Commentary, Dr. Alex Schmid argues that exploring the utility of situational crime prevention - widely used in the field of criminology - maybe the future of terrorism prevention.
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Impunity for International Terrorists? Key Legal Questions and Practical Considerations
This Research Paper discusses several of the key questions related to the subject of impunity of international terrorists, taking both a fundamental and a more practical approach within the context of international law.
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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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The Internet as Hiding Place of Jihadi Extremists
It is no secret that violent extremists – whether Jihadists or Neo-Nazis – make intensive use of the internet as a platform for discussion, planning, propaganda and recruitment. Dr. Bibi van Ginkel discusses different approaches to counter this.
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Designing Rehabilitation and Reintegration Programmes for Violent Extremist Offenders: A Realist Approach
In this Research Paper, Dr. Tinka Veldhuis makes an argument for a Realist approach to rehabilitation and reintegration programmes for violent extremist offenders in prison.
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A Fear Management Approach to Counter-Terrorism
In this Policy Brief, Research Fellows Prof. Dr. Edwin Bakker and Dr. Tinka Veldhuis explore the dynamics of fear in response to terrorism.
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Strategic Re-Orientation Underlined by Two New International Counter-Terrorism Initiatives
Ten years after 9/11, we seem to be witnessing an important turning point in the strategic thinking about counter-terrorism policies and measures.
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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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Legal Reforms and Counter-Terrorism: Without Public Support, Changing the Rules Can Be Costly
In this Commentary, Bart Schuurman argues that legislation specifically designed to address terrorism-related violence is a powerful instrument that governments can use in the struggle against violent extremism.
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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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Incitement to Terrorism: A Matter of Prevention or Repression?
Dr. Bibi van Ginkel analyses the relevant research and policy question related to the criminalisation of incitement to terrorism.
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Will the Appointment of an Ombudsperson Improve the Due Process Standards of the Heavily Criticised UN Terrorist Listing and De-listing Procedure?
This Commentary analyses whether the appointment of an ombudsperson pursuant to Security Council Resolution 1904 will in fact improve the due process standards of the UN terrorist listing and de-listing procedure.
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Decrease in Global Terrorism Threat: Now Look for Means to Sustain It
In the first ICCT Commentary, Prof. Dr. Edwin Bakker reflects upon the conclusions by Insurance Company Aon that counter-terrorism efforts have caused a decrease in the global terrorism threat level.
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Projects
Events
- Assessing Measures to Combat the Financing of Terrorism
- Digital Security Governance and Accountability in Europe
- United Nations holds Third Biennial Review of Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy
Experts
- Marco de Swart - Senior Portfolio Manager
- Prof. Dr. Edwin Bakker - Research Fellow
- Dr. Alex P. Schmid - Research Fellow
- Dr. Bibi van Ginkel - Research Fellow
- Dr. Tinka Veldhuis - Research Fellow
- Jessica Dorsey J.D., LL.M. - Associate Fellow
- Dr. Christophe Paulussen - Research Fellow
- Tanya Mehra LL.M - Research Fellow
- Eva Entenmann LL.M. - Programme Manager