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About the Course

Delve into the research behind terrorism as you unpack the assumptions and impacts of both terrorism and counterterrorism. Terrorism has arguably been one of the defining factors of our age. It frequently makes headlines, threatening or attacking governments, private businesses, and ordinary citizens. In many parts of the world, it has been one of the most important threats to peace, security, and stability – but what does this mean exactly? On this six-week course from Leiden University, you’ll explore the essence of terrorism and discover why it is so difficult to define. Unpacking its history and the theory of the waves of terrorism, you’ll analyse both the theoretical approaches and practical applications of terrorism and counterterrorism in the real world. There are many assumptions that cloud the subjects of terrorism and counterterrorism. These myths are often created and intensified by individual bias, the government, and the media. On this course, you’ll discover different assumptions about terrorist identities and motivations, as well as the efficiencies of various counterterrorism efforts. You’ll then compare this with academic research to investigate the truth behind these assumptions. In your exploration of the impact of terrorism, you’ll delve into the culture of fear created by terrorism, as well as the success of counterterrorism policies to limit and manage its impact on society. In the final stage of this course, you’ll reflect on trends and developments in terrorism and counterterrorism. You’ll assess current academic research as well as what could be studied in the future to help....

Top reviews

PR

Aug 28, 2021

Not all the reading materials are opening. The course content is old . There is a need for new and latest issues to be included in the course. There is also a need for advance level of another course.

JM

Nov 29, 2022

Very informative and thorough overview of the Terrorism-Counterterrorism literature. The literature is presented in a well organized manner making it easy to follow from the assigned readings.

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By Prince S O

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Aug 18, 2020

Highly beneficial and educating course.

By ROBERT R R

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Sep 9, 2017

good course that acted as an eye opener

By Raul R M

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May 31, 2017

I´d really prefer videos than readings.

By Chi L

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Oct 20, 2016

Highly informative and engaging course!

By Antoine C

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Aug 3, 2021

Very interesting course I recommend it

By 陈雨晴

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Aug 28, 2020

Accidentally selected the wrong course

By Luis F

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Jun 15, 2020

Very good teacher and Theme discussion

By Glenroy P

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Jul 25, 2019

A challenging but learning experience.

By Aaron A

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Dec 17, 2020

Un muy buen curso, 100% recomendable.

By Mahomed N U B

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Aug 7, 2017

Very good course and really practical

By Edson A M

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Feb 15, 2017

Best course you can have in the teme!

By Martha S

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Nov 11, 2015

Great course. I really learned a lot!

By GAURAV S

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Apr 21, 2020

Excellent Course. Very Knowledgeable

By Bogaerts G

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Oct 10, 2017

oncise, to the point and up to date.

By Renato F d R

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Jul 1, 2017

Very interesting. Excelent teachers.

By Claus-Henning H

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Aug 25, 2021

Great Topic and a very good course

By Lee E

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Oct 9, 2016

A good overview on Terrorism issue.

By Laura E F

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Jan 3, 2016

Great contents and better professor

By Darien S

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Aug 25, 2015

Very informative. Great Instructor.

By Justus E

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Dec 12, 2022

EXCELLENT COURSE, EXCELLENT TUTORS

By Shawna S M P

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Jun 10, 2021

Awesome class! Awesome professor!

By Yoyo K

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Nov 20, 2015

An excellent course for beginners.

By Maria C W

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Nov 28, 2023

Excellent, an eye-opening course!

By Rinaldo B

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May 3, 2020

Very interesting and easy to take

By John C

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Jan 15, 2020

Very interesting and informative.