Causal factors of radicalization
This paper, written in the context of Workpackage 4, Deliverable 7, aims to provide insight into the causal factors of radicalization as well as the complex interactions that lead to this phenomenon. In addition, it looks at the question which social groups are most susceptible to radicalization.
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EU counterradicalization strategy
This paper is, like the paper on Causal Factors of Radicalization, written for Workpackage 4, Deliverable 7. It evaluates the EU policies concerning the causes of radicalization. After a general analysis two specific case studies (The United Kingdom and Amsterdam) are used to illuminate the policies.
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Euroterrorism
This paper was written in the context of Workpackage 3, Deliverable 5. It deals with two strands in European terrorism, and the way organizations cooperate within and between those strands.
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Exploring root and trigger causes of terrorism
This study was written as a contextual paper for Workpackage 3, Deliverable 5. It investigates and analyzes the root and trigger causes for terrorism. After thorough assessment it illustrates five of the most commonly cited characteristics thought to contribute to root causes and to trigger causes.
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Hizb ut Tahrir al Islami
This report written for Workpackage 3, Deliverable 5, deals with the organization Hizb ut Tahrir al Islami. To many countries in and outside of Europe, Hizb ut Tahrir presents a particularly difficult challenge since it holds radical Islamist views, but openly only advocates peaceful change. Read (PDF)

The "Hofstadgroep"
This report written for Workpackage 3, Deliverable 5, analyzes the small Dutch terrorist network the "Hofstadgroep". It presents an examination of the network and its convicted members, particularly focusing on Mohammed Bouyeri, convicted murderer of Dutch filmmaker Theo van Gogh. Analyzing the root causes and triggering events that incited Bouyeri's actions, we aimed to shed additional light on the counterterrorism policies in the Netherlands and abroad. Read (PDF)

Isolating terrorism
This paper discusses some of the issues related to the problematic task of defining terrorism, in the context of Workpackage 3, Deliverables 4 and 5. A closer look is taken at the similarities and dissimilarities between terrorism and organized crime, as well as those between terrorism and other forms of political violence. Read (PDF)