CSCP

New Security Paper on Islamist Radicalisation

The Clingendael Security and Conflict Programme published a new Security Paper: Islamist Radicalisation: A Root Cause Model, by Tinka Veldhuis & J�rgen Staun. This paper introduces a theoretical model of the causes of islamist radicalisation that sheds some light on the sociological and (socio-)psychological circumstances under which �home-grown� radicalisation of young Muslims in Europe is likely to occur. Read more »

Actualiteitenseminar: De Groene Revolutie, Iran after the breaking news

De Groene Revolutie die in Iran plaatsvond na de verkiezingen waarin Ahmadinejad �herkozen� werd
heeft wekenlang het nieuws beheerst. De Iraanse bevolking ging tegen de waarschuwingen in
massaal de straat op om te protesteren tegen de frauduleus verlopen verkiezingen en uitslag. Hoe
gaat het in Iran na het �breaking news�? Is de revolutie een stille dood gestorven of sluimert er nog iets
onder de oppervlakte? Lees meer »

Expert Meeting �Non-State Actors as Stakeholders within the Non-Proliferation Regime�

On 13 October 2009 a paper on �Non-State Actors as Stakeholders within the Non-Proliferation Regime�, written by Maarten Lak, was presented during an expert meeting at the Clingendael Institute. Read more »

Extra Cursus Internationale Veiligheid

Groeiende onzekerheid, instabiliteit en schaarste maken de mondiale veiligheidsomgeving steeds complexer. Instituut Clingendael gaat in de Cursus Internationale Veiligheid in op de actuele ontwikkelingen en maakt deze problematiek inzichtelijk. Van 16 t/m 19 en 23 t/m 26 november wordt een extra cursus ingelast. U kunt zich hier nog voor inschrijven.

]]> Groeiende onzekerheid door globalisering, toenemende interdependentie, grondstoffenschaarste,
betrokkenheid van niet-statelijke actoren in international veiligheid, en dreigingen als terrorisme of
proliferatie van massavernietigingswapens, hebben de huidige veiligheidsomgeving, en dus het leven
van mensen, steeds diffuser gemaakt. De bestaande internationale structuren en organisaties
worstelen in de omgang met deze nieuwe realiteit waarmee ze zich geconfronteerd zien. De opkomst
van de BRIC-landen heeft tevens een grote invloed op de rol die Europa, en daarmee Nederland, kan
spelen in de wereld. Tegelijkertijd is internationale samenwerking meer dan ooit nodig om de huidige
veiligheidsvraagstukken het hoofd te bieden.

De Cursus Internationale Veiligheid gaat in op deze veranderingen en uitdagingen. Bestaandetheorie�n en praktijk van internationale veiligheid, organisatorische structuren in deze context, en veiligheidsthema�s als schaarste, terrorisme, en proliferatie komen aan de orde. Daarnaast worden de veiligheidsontwikkelingen in verschillende regio�s inzichtelijk gemaakt. De cursus wordt afgesloten
met een eendaagse simulatie met als case study �The Greater Middle East�.

De additionele Cursus Internationale Veiligheid vindt plaats van 16 t/m 19 november en 23 t/m 26 november 2009 op Instituut Clingendael te Den Haag. De kosten voor deze cursus bedragen 1.600,- euro, inclusief lesmateriaal en de simulatie oefening. Tevens zijn drankjes en lunch tijdens de cursus inbegrepen. De kosten voor deelnemers die werkzaam zijn bij departementen die Clingendael subsidi�ren bedragen � 1.500,- euro.

U kunt zich tot uiterlijk twee weken voor aanvang van de cursus inschrijven. Bij onvoldoende aanmeldingen wordt de cursus uiterlijk 10 dagen van tevoren geannuleerd.

Report Launch: HIV/AIDS, Security and Conflict: New Realities, New Responses

On Tuesday 22 September 2009 the final report of the AIDS, Security and Conflict Initiative (ASCI) will be launched at the Clingendael Institute. This global research initiative, a joint project of the Social Science Research Council (New York) and the Clingendael Institute, aimed at informing policy and programming by strengthening the evidence base and addressing critical gaps in knowledge in the fields of AIDS and security. The report looks at ways in which peacekeeping and humanitarian efforts may be better aligned with HIV prevention efforts. Read more �

Sudan 2012

The future of Sudan is uncertain. At present the international community, governments, international organisations and civil society groups are primarily focused on stimulating implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) and making sure an election and referendum take place. Consequently, little time is given to thinking strategically about the period after 2011. What will happen in 2012 is barely touched on.

Public Private Cooperation in Fragile States: case study Southern Sudan

The report Public Private Cooperation in Fragile States: case study Southern Sudan has been a joint effort of the PPC working group Southern Sudan, which consisted of representatives from the Agency for International Business Cooperation (EVD), the Conflict Research Unit of the Clingendael Institute, Cordaid, ICCO, Kadaster International and the Netherlands African Business Council. This case study report is part of a broader project on PPC, initiated under the 2007 Millennium Agreement (formerly Schokland Agreement) on the �Network for Peace, Security and Development�. ]]> The document identifies key areas, sectors, local needs and opportunities for public private cooperation (PPC) in Southern Sudan. PPC projects are currently rare in Southern Sudan. The local needs assessment, the joint fact-finding mission as well as the economic mission resulted in a common agreement that PPCs may facilitate pro-poor, just and sustainable economic growth. Building on specific knowledge, experience and networks of partners can be beneficial to the private sector, civil society and the government. However, the project also clearly ascertained that there are business cases where no NGO involvement is required and capacity building projects were no involvement of the private sector is needed. Private sector actors emphasized that at viable business case is required for PPC. Overall, PPC was thus considered a potentially useful instrument, but should not be used as a goal in itself.

The report is the end result of several activities:

An extensive field study in Southern Sudan into local needs and possibilities;
A joint fact finding mission in Southern Sudan by all project partners;
A Round Table Event in Juba;
The first ever Dutch economic mission to Southern Sudan.

Please pay specific attention to the Call for Proposals in Annex II of the report (and attached separately for your convenience), which has been issued to encourage the formulation and preparation of a PPC in Southern Sudan (deadline 15 October 2009).

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Ticking the box: elections in Sudan

The Clingendael Conflict Research Unit (CRU) is pleased to present its latest publication, entitled Ticking the box: elections in Sudan, written by Jort Hemmer. In Sudan, the country�s first national elections since the end of more than two decades of war are planned for April 2010. This report aims to deepen the understanding of the context in which these elections are to take place and to assess their possible impact. To this end, it first briefly explores the rationale behind the post-conflict ballot, before moving on to consider the framework of Sudan�s 2010 elections, the nature of the Sudanese state and politics, contemporary flashpoints, and the calculations of key political players. On the basis of that analysis, four different scenarios for the elections will be identified. The report ends with a section reflecting on possibilities for international engagement.

Ticking the box: elections in Sudan reveals that Sudan has much to lose and little to gain from the 2010 elections. A relatively peaceful 'ticking of the box' rather than an open and honest poll appears to be the best possible result that could be achieved. The international community is faced with the challenge to help reduce the threat of elections-related violence, while at the same time seize the few opportunities the 2010 ballot does have to offer.

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Policy Brief: Pioneering for Solutions to Somali Piracy � Facing the Challenge, Seizing the Opportunity

The Clingendael Security and Conflict Programme (CSCP) is pleased to present its latest publication, entitled Pioneering for Solutions to Somali Piracy � Facing the Challenge, Seizing the Opportunity, written by Bibi van Ginkel, Jort Hemmer, Susanne Kamerling and Frans-Paul van der Putten. Recent years have seen a surge in piracy in the Gulf of Aden, followed by growing international involvement in pursuing pirates off the Somali coast. The piracy problem is multifaceted and includes complex geopolitical, regional, legal and operational challenges. But the commitment demonstrated by a broad range of actors to fight piracy in Somali waters also offers unique opportunities. The unprecedented awareness of and attention to the region�s insecurity provides international stakeholders with the momentum to strengthen their ties and address the root causes. This CSCP policy brief gives a comprehensive account of the piracy issue and presents recommendations to nations engaged in counter-piracy activities.

The Policy Brief can be downloaded here »

Pragmatic Realism in Justice and Security Development: Supporting Improvement in the Performance of Non-State/Local Justice and Security Networks

This report reviews and outlines many of the important conceptual and policy challenges and opportunities for donors to support the strengthening of the performance of non-state/local justice and security networks. Given the poor track record of the current statebuilding approach, the report argues that donor-supported justice and security programming ought to adopt a pragmatic realism approach that recognizes the different nature and structure of power and authority in the fragile, post-colonial state. Because of the vitality of the networks of the �second state�, this approach would proportion a significant percentage of assistance, in the short- to intermediate-term, to improving the performance of non-state/local justice and security networks and building more effective and accountable links and relationships between the state and these networks.

]]> The report concludes that the key to determining what defines a �significant percentage� of donor support is an understanding of the multi-layered politics, societies, and dynamic balances of power that characterize most fragile, post-colonial states. A pragmatic realism approach does not propose to support local/non-state justice and security networks indiscriminately, as donors would continue to support the accountable delivery of service by state institutions.

It also recognizes the need of donors to be aware of potential elite capture of non-state/local justice and security networks and the need to protect minority and women�s rights, though it ought to be understood that these challenges are comparable to those that exist when working with state actors. Even as the choice of which networks to engage with depends upon the realities of the local context, it also hinges upon the donor�s political judgement and its perception of its national interests. In this sense, a pragmatic realism approach requires donor flexibility and a willingness to take and manage risk. Practically, it would mean distributing small amounts of money to a large number of recipients � civil society groups, NGOs, and non-state/local justice and security networks. This could be done through a �justice and security venture capital fund�, equivalent to the �funds� that have proliferated in community-driven development programmes in the multi-layered post-colonial world.

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