Journal


  • Modern Terrorism and Non-State Actors

    Modern Terrorism and Non-State Actors

    by Sophia Baerend May 20, 2026 10-13 minutes Abstract  From 2014 to 2019, ISIS controlled an immense territory formerly belonging to Iraq and Syria. This reign ended in 2019 at the hands of international forces, but the group didn’t cease to exist; only reformed itself to cope within new boundaries. This was when the group…

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  • The Problem with European Defense Infrastructure

    The Problem with European Defense Infrastructure

    By Hans Propsma 13 May, 2026 8 minutes Since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, defense has become a central topic of discussion in European politics. Europe is under pressure to rearm to face the threat posed by Russia and its allies. Following the NATO Summit held in the Hague during the summer of 2025, an…

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  • University on the Other Side

    University on the Other Side

    Interview with Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU) Criminal Justice and Criminology Students By Shaadiya Mohammed Following the recent endeavors of Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU) Criminal Justice and Criminology students in the Netherlands, the Safety and Security Management students at The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS) were given the opportunity to interact…

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  • War Narratives Across World Media

    War Narratives Across World Media

    By Kinga Petho Donald Trump launched a joint attack with Israel against Iran on the 28th of February 2026. The manoeuvre, which was forecasted by the US President to last a couple of weeks (Faguy & Bush, 2026), was of interest to those in various parts of the world, especially following the closure of the…

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Want to join the Journal Committee and contribute to SSMS in a meaningful way? Our current team consists of Anna Vlugt, Kinga Pethő, Marit van der Laan, Hans Propsma, and Shaadiya Mohammed. We would love to welcome you to our team!


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