The global threat of terrorism and violent extremism remains significant and evolving. In 2024, the Islamic State (IS) and its affiliates were still the world’s deadliest terrorist network, with the Sahel region most heavily affected by terrorism overall. Meanwhile, countries such as Niger, Pakistan, Russia, and Iran experienced the sharpest increases in terrorism-related deaths.
In Western countries, lone-actor attacks are becoming more common. These attacks are typically simpler but harder to detect. Perpetrators are increasingly motivated by personal grievances or psychological vulnerabilities rather than clear ideological beliefs. At the same time, youth radicalisation is also rising, driven largely by exposure to extremist content in online environments that enable anonymity and closed-network communication. Emerging technologies are intensifying risks, with generative AI increasingly used to produce and spread extremist propaganda, particularly in right-wing extremist circles, and cryptocurrencies continuing to facilitate terrorism financing.
In response, governments worldwide have expanded legal and policy measures to prevent terrorism earlier and more effectively. However, these prevention efforts raise questions about whether such measures remain lawful, legitimate, and proportionate, and about how future threats can be addressed while still protecting the rule of law and human rights.
Join us for the 16th edition of the Advanced Summer Programme on Terrorism, Counter-Terrorism and the Rule of Law. Co-organised with the Asser Institute, this year's edition will help you address those questions. You will have the unique opportunity to network and engage directly with fellow professionals in the field.
Confirmed components of the programme include:
Download the provisional programme here.
Who should attend?
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To register for the programme, please send an email to educationtraining@asser.nl with the following information:
For any questions about the event, please contact us at Communications@icct.nl or Info@icct.nl.
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