Publications
Feel free to browse through our list of Dutch-language publications.
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Controversy & Polarisation in the Classroom: Suggestions for Pedagogical Practice Report
Publication date: 18/12/2019
What if discussions about political and societal issues are so turbulent that a class erupts into turmoil and chaos? How can teachers react when a student suddenly launches into an unexpected provocative or hatefilled diatribe in class? How to de-escalate ... read more
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Public mass shootings in Europe: how did the weapons fall into the wrong hands? Factsheet
Publication date: 03/10/2019
This factsheet summarizes the most important findings of the report “Armed to Kill” on the firearms acquisition of the perpetrators of public mass shootings in Europe between 2009-2018 read more
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Reviewing the EU Common Position on arms exports: whither EU arms transfer controls? Report
Publication date: 03/12/2019
For almost 30 years the European Union (EU) has attempted to achieve greater convergence of its member states’ arms export policies. Since the adoption of the EU’s Common Position on arms exports in 2008, two review processes have taken place. ... read more
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Sustainable EU funding of European defence cooperation?Accountable and transparent coordination of arms export policies needed Report
Publication date: 03/12/2019
In 2017 the European Commission launched the European Defence Fund, which will become fully operational in 2021. With this fund, the Commission will fund collaborative research and development projects on new military products and technologies. Although its primary aim is ... read more
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Elfnovember Lecture by Lois S Bibbings Lecture
Location: Ieper
Date: 10/11/2019
War Resistance during the First World War: Reflections from Beyond the Centenary is the title of Lois Bibbings’ speech at the Elfnovember lecture on November 10th at Ieper. “No Queens, no heirs or officers involved. No daft ceremonies, no patriotism ... read more
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Armed to Kill: A comprehensive analysis of the guns used in public mass shootings in Europe between 2009 and 2018 Report
Publication date: 03/10/2019
This report analyses the firearms used in public mass shootings (with at least four deaths) in Europe between 2009-2018. In most of these shootings the perpetrator acted alone and had no terrorist motives. Public mass shootings by persons with terrorist ... read more
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Firearms and deaths by firearms in the EU Factsheet
Publication date: 11/12/2018
In recent years, policy attention to firearm violence in the European Union (EU) has increased greatly. A thorough insight into the problem is an important step in developing such a policy. How many firearms are circulating in the EU? How ... read more
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Policy brief ‘Strengthening information-exchange on arms exports’ Report
Publication date: 22/11/2018
The Flemish Peace Institute launches a new publication format: its first policy brief. In these policy briefs, the Institute aims to combine an in depth and thorough analysis with a set of specific recommendations to address the findings and conclusions ... read more
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Factsheet Flemish foreign arms trade 2017 Factsheet
Publication date: 02/10/2018
In 2017 the licensed value of Flemish arms exports amounted to €106,8 million. In total, the Flemish government issued 126 individual licences for exports or transfers of defence-related goods. These numbers are in line with previous years. Main facts: Licensed ... read more
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Dealing with Controversy and Polarisation in class (in Dutch) Book
Publication date: 21/09/2018
Discussions about politics and society tend to be quite heated nowadays. This is also the case in class and at school. Teachers and directors are facing strong challenges. How can they react to violent or odious statements? How to teach ... read more
