Course Extremism, Disinformation and Hostile States
Lecturers
The course is taught by experts from Leiden University’s Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA) and guest speakers from the Centre for Professional Learning (CPL). They bring academic depth and practical experience from the fields of security policy, counterterrorism, and international relations.
Dr. Bart Schuurman
Professor of Terrorism and Political Violence, Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA)
Dr. Schuurman is a leading scholar on contemporary terrorism, extremism, and radicalisation. His research focuses on understanding the drivers of political violence and translating these insights into evidence-based approaches for prevention and resilience. He is the author of multiple peer-reviewed publications and has advised national and international security agencies.
Additional lecturers from ISGA and CPL contribute specialised sessions on topics such as hybrid threats, disinformation, and the intersection of technology and security policy.