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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 Khalid N

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Aug 15, 2016

Its excellent practice for the knowledge of counter terrorism.

By Andrés M

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May 16, 2016

Es fenomenal, de hecho la bibliografía utilizada es excelente.

By hermann k

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Jul 12, 2020

Belle formation. J'ai beaucoup appris pour ma future carrière

By Alice F

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Jul 17, 2017

An insightful introduction to terrorism and counterterrorism.

By Claire D

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Jun 11, 2017

Questions during the video lectures make it very interactive!

By Gun U

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Jun 5, 2017

It's really comprehensive, fun, and helpful at the same time!

By Nacho A

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Mar 23, 2016

Much better than expected. Thank you, professor Edwin Bakker.

By G P

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Aug 26, 2022

Buena información, examenes exigentes pero acordes al nivel.

By Willivan A R

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Aug 29, 2020

Excellent class and content very current to my line of work.

By Ivo P

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Feb 2, 2017

Very clearly explained course with nice videos and material.

By Jason L

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Jul 17, 2016

Professor Bakker knows his stuff when it comes to terrorism.

By Stephenie M C

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Nov 11, 2015

Great information with current threats and studies explored.

By Angel o c f

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Jan 29, 2020

exelente las herramientas otorgadas por Universidad Leiden,

By shrey

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Aug 5, 2018

informative and makes u think on several issues critically

By Dennis G

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Dec 27, 2017

nice background info about terrorism and counter terrorism.

By Simon

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Dec 18, 2017

vey very interesting, thank a lot for all this knowledges !

By James L

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Oct 22, 2017

great course and has helped me learn answers to questions i

By Cibils T

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Sep 13, 2015

Well done, well explained, and very interesting assignments

By Olaf D

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Jun 1, 2017

This is a most interesting course which I highly recommend

By margaret p

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Sep 19, 2016

Excellent, timely information from a five star instructor.

By Jason J

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Dec 5, 2015

This was a great course with excellent material for study.

By Urquía M

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Nov 24, 2015

Excellent explainations, graphics and methodology to learn

By Deleted A

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Jan 16, 2017

Very clear lectures, interesting material. Learned a lot.

By Lucienne G

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Sep 15, 2020

I thoroughly enjoyed this course, merci Professor Bakker

By Kwantes

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Oct 8, 2018

Good course with possibility to follow on your own time.