Terrorism and radicalisation
What motivates young people to join an extremist or terrorist movement? What is the best way to fight terrorism, and how have countries dealt with it in the past? How much data can intelligence services collect on citizens if it means preventing attacks?
Insight into such issues is of great importance if society is to be able to take adequate action against terrorism and radicalisation. Utrecht-based researchers contribute to a better understanding from various angles. This dossier explains some of these contributions to the public debate.
Perpetrator and motive are often as layered as you and I
"Motives don’t come in pre-fab packages. Perpetrators are complex, the context is heated", says Beatrice de Graaf, terrorism expert, in newspaper NRC.
Radical Muslim books in Vught prison
Joas Wagemakers talks about the availability of books written by radical Muslims in jail.
Podcast about the history of terrorism, its causes and consequences
Terrorism and Political Violence (TPV) is a podcast series produced by the journal Terrorism and Political Violence in collaboration with Utrecht University.
Educational letter for schools to improve discussion Utrecht shooting
Employees and students of the UU advise elementary schools, ROCs, and MBOs discuss how to address the Utrecht shooting of March 18th.
