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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 Ivan P

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Oct 28, 2017

Great course! You'll learn a lot!

By Bryan A

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Nov 17, 2015

Muy bueno, completo e interesante

By Margarito Z

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Jul 18, 2019

Excelente curso. Muchas gracias!

By Thorsten K

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Jun 18, 2016

Very dense yet exciting content.

By Ramón B

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Oct 25, 2024

un excelente curso, me encanto!

By ritesh k

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Jun 23, 2020

EXCELLENT EYEOPENER OF A COURSE

By Bart S

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Jan 12, 2016

excellent course! learned a LOT

By Amr A W

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Oct 17, 2015

Absolutely brilliant course. :)

By Beatriz

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Apr 4, 2017

Curso muy interesante y muy co

By A A

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Jul 26, 2016

Excellent content and lecture!

By Tomas P

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Feb 11, 2016

Excelente curso, lo recomiendo

By Ramon K

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Sep 1, 2015

Very complete and interesting!

By Jander T d O

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Aug 7, 2015

I have no words to say thanks

By Carmelo V

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Nov 16, 2024

This course was very helpful

By Sebastián Á M

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Jul 5, 2023

Excelente curso, recomendado

By CHRISTINE M

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Nov 16, 2017

Thank you for this course.

By Shahin H

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May 5, 2017

Great course. Recommended!

By Jacques B

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Feb 1, 2017

Fascinating and very clear

By Kerry W

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Dec 30, 2015

Well worth the time spent!

By German B

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Nov 5, 2015

Solid foundational course!

By Kevin M

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May 2, 2023

insightful and educative.

By Giuseppe

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Sep 30, 2017

Very very interesting!!!!

By Ginger L

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Dec 17, 2016

Very nice course, easy to

By Kévin S

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May 5, 2016

Very interesting course !