Past events
Trying Terrorists: Military Tribunals or Civilian Courts?
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On Monday, 3 December, ICCT convened a debate with Col. (U.S. Army, retired) Fred Borch and Prof. Dr. Geert-Jan Knoops on the use of military tribunals for prosecuting alleged terrorists. The debate was moderated by ICCT Research Fellow Mr. Claudio Matera.
Pakistan: Before and After Osama
Book Launch | 26 September 2012On Wednesday 26 September, ICCT – The Hague hosted journalist and author Mr. Imtiaz Gul who launched his new book “Pakistan: Before and after Osama”. In his book Gul asks the question how Pakistan became home to the worlds most wanted terrorist?
Read more >>Manhunt by Peter Bergen
Book Launch | 10 September 2012
On Monday 10 October, ICCT – The Hague and publisher the House of Books hosted US author and CNN National Security Analyst Peter L. Bergen to launch the Dutch translation of his best-selling book “Manhunt: The Ten-Year Search for Bin Laden – from 9/11 to Abbottabad” (De Jacht op Bin Laden).
Summer Programme: 'Countering Terrorism in the Post 9/11 World'
Summer Programme | 27-31 August 2012From August 27-31 The International Centre for Counter-Terrorism - The Hague together with the T.M.C. Asser Instituut will host the second Advanced Summer Programme on Countering Terrorism in the Post 9/11 World. This advanced programme is for graduate students and young professionals, interested in pursuing careers in counter-terrorism and related fields of work.
Read more >>United Nations holds Third Biennial Review of Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy
UN Review | 28-29 June 2012
An ICCT delegation attended the General Assembly Review of the implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy on 28-29 June 2012 at UN headquarters in New York. Preceding the actual Review, ICCT co-hosted and participated in various side events that took place in New York, including events on the role of civil society; dialogue, understanding and countering the appeal of terrorism; and the implementation of international counter terrorism instruments.
ICCT co-organises UN Regional Workshop for Maghreb and Sahel States on Countering Incitement and Violent Extremism
UN Workshop | 17-19 July 2012Together with the United Nations’ Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), ICCT organised a regional Workshop for Maghreb and Sahel States on the implementation of Security Council Resolution 1624 in Rabat, Morocco, 17-19 July. The meeting brought a wide range of regional government officials together with civil society representatives and experts from international and regional organisations.
Read more >>Counter-Terrorism: International Law and Practice
Book Launch | 23 May 2012On Wednesday 23 May, the ICCT - The Hague Hosted the book launch of 'Counter-Terrorism: International Law and Practice' , at Nieuwspoort. Speakers included two of the books authors, Dr. Katja Samuel, Prof. Nigel White and legal expert Dr. Helen Duffy. The report of this meeting is online now!
Read more >>The Changing Nature of Far-Right Ideologies with Dr. Arun Kundnani
Seminar | 29 March 2012On March 29, ICCT - The Hague hosted a seminar with Visiting Research Fellow Dr. Arun Kundnani. A report of the meeting can be found online now! Over the last three years, a new far-right extremist group has emerged in Britain - the English Defence League (EDL). Mirroring trends in other European countries and in the US, it uses the language of muscular liberalism, anti-Islamism, and post-racialism to take the far-Right in a new "counter-jihadist" direction.
Read more >>Pre-conference Meeting on Fear and Polarisation
Expert Meeting | 28 February 2012The pre-conference Expert Meeting on "Fear and Polarization; What can we learn from Europe” hosted by ICCT – The Hague, in cooperation with Public Safety Canada, took place 28 February 2012, preceding the 14th National Metropolis Conference in Toronto. Its aim was to provide an in-depth examination of fear in relation to polarisation and resilience and the European experience in this field. This meeting was an opportunity to highlight the elements and consequences of fear for the following days' discussions on immigration and related policies. The meeting report can be read online now.
Read more >>Seminar War & Law Paradigm
Seminar | 23 February 2012On Thursday 23 February, 18.00 - 21.00, ICCT -The Hague hosts The War Paradigm and Law Enforcement Paradigm in Counter-Terrorism: Legal Implications at the T.M.C Asser Instituut. The relationship between International Law and counter – terrorism is complex and often ill – defined. In recent years the US has associated international acts of terrorism with war and its accompanying legal instruments, whereas other actors, such as the EU, have viewed acts of terrorism as criminal acts which can be dealt with through both national and international law enforcement structures and mechanisms. In terms of law, both approaches differ greatly and this seminar seeks to discuss the intricacies and implications of each approach.
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