dr. P.G.T. (Pieter) Nanninga
Associate Professor Middle Eastern Studies

E-mail:
p.g.t.nanninga rug.nl
Field/Discipline
Expertise
My research is situated at the intersection of Middle Eastern studies, religious studies, and terrorism studies. I have a broad interest in conflicts in the Middle East and have conducted extensive research on jihadist movements, including their ideology and religion, media use and propaganda, and violence and terrorism. I have also led several research projects on extremism in the Netherlands.
Other positions
Associate Editor journal Behavioral Sciences of Terrorism and Political Aggression; Board member Stichting Theo van Baaren; Member Admission Committee Middle Eastern Studies
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