Posts From Leonie Vrugtman
Europe
Security
The challenge of female ISIS returnees in the Balkans
As hundreds of foreign fighters from the Western Balkans return home, it’s unclear whether governments are prepared to deal with the issues of prosecution and rehabilitation. Leonie Vrugtman explores the challenges posed, especially by female returnees.
Europe
Security
Albania’s CVE battle for ‘hearts and minds’ is not over
Albania’s massive crackdown on violent extremism is yielding positive results, but will the country prove resilient to Caliphate returnees?
Europe
Politics
Albania’s religious harmony endures in the face of new challenges
Last week, the leaders of each of Albania’s religious communities reaffirmed their commitment to continued interfaith dialogue. Such dialogue has been an important factor in Albania’s political stability, although the religious establishment will face challenges in mitigating new forms of extremism and division.
