284 search results for “civil war” in the Student website
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Roos van der Haer
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Maria Amjad
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Silvia D'AmatoFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Corinna Jentzsch
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Juan Masullo JimenezFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Marije PloumFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Martijn KitzenFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Jonah Schulhofer-WohlFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Stijn VoskampFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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‘The historical pedigree of New Wars and New Terrorism’: meet LUCIR scholar Isabelle Duyvesteyn
Isabelle Duyvesteyn, Professor of International Studies and Global History at the Institute of History and member of the advisory board of Leiden University’s Centre for International Relations (LUCIR) is widely regarded as an expert on civil wars and conflicts. Her new book, Rebels and Conflict Escalation,…
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Clementine Breedveld-de VoogdFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Frans OsingaFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Julie ReyndersFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Andrew Gawthorpe on The Conversation: ‘Disastrous war of choice will go down as one of the most ill-conceived in American history’
University lecturer Andrew Gawthorpe wrote an article for The Conversation on the US-Iran war.
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‘War with Russia more likely now Trump has spurned Europe’
Europe’s security suddenly looks uncertain now President Trump has started negotiations with Putin. What does this mean for the Netherlands? What do we need to do?
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Bryan VerheulFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Sharon van GeldereFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Lotte KremersFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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War in Ukraine: Universities call for support and solidarity for those affected
The Dutch universities are shocked by the Russian invasion of Ukraine and empathise with all those affected by this act of aggression. Leiden University also calls for solidarity with and support for all those affected by the war.
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Gerrit DijkstraFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Hetty de RooijFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Monique de Deugd-DijkmanFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Henk SnijdersFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Language during war: the changing position of Russian in Ukraine
The impact of war extends beyond destroyed buildings and torn families. In bilingual Ukraine, the ongoing war with Russia is a major driver for increasingly discarding the Russian language. What does this mean for the position of Russian in Ukraine?
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Patrick GouwLeiden University Libraries
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Bart SchuurmanFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Genevieve NoordeloosFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Mentor network for students and researchers affected by war in Ukraine: 'These are our colleagues'
When Russia invaded Ukraine at the end of February, normal life there came to a halt. To ensure that affected students and researchers can continue their studies and work, professor Ellen Rutten (UvA) and assistant professor Dorine Schellens (Leiden) set up an international mentor network.
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Rosanne BaarsFaculty of Humanities
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What did resistance look like in Indonesia during the Second World War?
Stories of resistance in the Second World War are widely covered in Dutch historiography: Hannie Schaft, Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema, and Professor Cleveringa are some of the best known. But these accounts largely focus on the Dutch domestic perspective. On the other side of the world, a complex colonial…
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A quick call about the war in Ukraine: ‘Did Putin underestimate his opponent?’
The war in Ukraine has lasted almost two weeks now. What does Putin expect to achieve with his invasion and how big is the chance that the West will get involved? We phoned André Gerrits, professor and expert on Russia.
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Bart KransFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Not in my name: former civil servants on resigning over Israel-Palestine policy
Western civil servants openly struggle with their government’s policies on the war in Gaza. During a meeting at Campus The Hague, three former civil servants told their stories.
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Anneleen van der MeerFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Roeland SpruytFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Adam FaircloughFaculty of Humanities
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Hour of Remembrance on 4 May: ‘We commemorate war victims and draw links to the present’
During the ‘Hour of Remembrance’ on 4 May, the University community remembers its students and staff who were killed in the Second World War. It also looks at freedom and oppression today. Three questions for Sara Polak, chair of the Hour of Remembrance committee.
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Meehea ParkFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Love, war and... football: 2024 in Leiden stories
A new government, conflicts around the world and obviously a lot of science: these are the five stories about Leiden University that you enjoyed reading in 2024.
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‘We’re already at war – we’re just acting as though we’re not’
Professor of International Relations Daniel Thomas is clear: anyone taking peace in Europe for granted is shutting their eyes to reality.
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Bianca de KroonFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Marleen Waaijer-LindersFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Frans SonneveldtFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Floor VeldhuisFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Ellen van Beukering-RosmullerFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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War in the Middle East: What are the implications?
The US-Israeli strikes on Iran have been welcomed by critics of the regime but have also prompted intense concern. They’ve triggered a dangerous domino effect across the region and beyond. Leiden experts share their insights on the potential consequences.
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Thijs Brocades ZaalbergFaculty of Humanities
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Civility, not opinions, was the real surprise in student debate
The student debate in Leiden’s Stadsgehoorzaal promised to be ‘the key to your vote’. That may sound hyperbolic, but what this well-attended debate did achieve was increased trust in politics. ‘They even let each other finish their sentences’, the flabbergasted students concluded at the end.
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A quick call on the war in Ukraine: 'Putin has made a diplomatic end almost impossible'
The war in Ukraine is entering a new phase with the announcement of a partial Russian military mobilisation and the intention to annex four Ukrainian regions. Why is Putin making these decisions just now and what consequences will they have for the course of the war? We talk to professor and Russia…
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Giles Scott-SmithFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs