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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

LZ

May 23, 2016

This excellent, balanced course uses a great combination of concise videos and additional reading. I enrolled hoping to better understand this hot-topic and Prof. Bakker's course was perfect.

YM

Oct 4, 2016

Thank you for this extensive and very accessible overview of the field of terrorism studies. I particularly appreciated the variety of recommended articles and sources.

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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 16, 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 2, 2017

Very interesting. Excelent teachers.

By Claus-Henning H

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Aug 26, 2021

Great Topic and a very good course

By Enoch L

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Oct 10, 2016

A good overview on Terrorism issue.

By Laura E F

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Jan 4, 2016

Great contents and better professor

By Darien S

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Aug 25, 2015

Very informative. Great Instructor.

By Shawna S M P

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Jun 11, 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 16, 2020

Very interesting and informative.

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 18, 2015

Muy bueno, completo e interesante

By Margarito Z

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Jul 19, 2019

Excelente curso. Muchas gracias!

By Thorsten K

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Jun 19, 2016

Very dense yet exciting content.

By Ramón B

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Oct 26, 2024

un excelente curso, me encanto!

By ritesh k

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Jun 24, 2020

EXCELLENT EYEOPENER OF A COURSE

By Bart S

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Jan 13, 2016

excellent course! learned a LOT

By Amr A W

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Oct 18, 2015

Absolutely brilliant course. :)

By Beatriz

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Apr 4, 2017

Curso muy interesante y muy co