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The central question I want to answer in this blog is: when do we really speak of an extremist or terrorist attack? In the Netherlands, there is a government body that deals with these issues on a daily basis: the NCTV. The abbreviation NCTV stands for National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security.
To counter polarisation and radicalisation, there are both government initiatives and projects set up by civil society. These projects focus on strengthening social cohesion, encouraging dialogue, and increasing resilience against extremist ideas.
an extremist or terrorist attack. But imagine it suddenly happens in your own environment. Would you know what to do? Most people have never really thought about this. The very idea is frightening, which is why we often push it aside.
In recent years, the number of young people becoming radicalised and involved in extremist or terrorist activities has significantly increased. According to an article by NOS Nieuwsuur dated August 8, 2024, a large portion of recent attackers and suspects in the Netherlands and Europe are minors—often between the ages of 12 and 20, and sometimes even younger.
As the year draws to a close and we look ahead to 2025, I am pleased to share this final blog of the year with you. I’m proud to conclude this year with a diploma as a Radicalization and Terrorism Expert.
In the NOS 8 o'clock news you hear it, you read it in the media and you during debats in the Dutch Parliament you hear the word several times: Polarization. But what is Polarization? Read it in this blog.
With the current DTN at level 4 and the (planned) attacks on events in Europe in the past year, changes in event policy regarding terrorism are necessary
An integral reform of private security companies and their guards, incorporating them into the government's security domain, will contribute to a safer Netherlands.
Radicalization is a complex phenomenon that is often associated with negative connotations, but it is important to understand that radicalization itself is not necessarily harmful. In essence, radicalization involves a fundamental shift in thinking and behavior, which can also be…
Terrorism is a complex and often controversial subject, with varying perspectives on what qualifies as terrorism. What may be seen as a terrorist act by one party can be viewed as a legitimate fight for freedom by another. For example,…