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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 Mu'allim Y

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Feb 27, 2019

Very Excellent course.

By Arbora A

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Sep 28, 2017

More than interesting!

By Valeria B

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Jun 18, 2017

Thank you Prof Bakker!

By Loreto R

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Nov 2, 2021

Extremely interesting

By Ezequiel C

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Mar 9, 2021

Thank you for course.

By Hantiyeh T

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Sep 8, 2019

Holistic and relevant

By Claude M

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Mar 28, 2019

Loved it learnt a lot

By Annabelle M

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Apr 14, 2018

Very useful course !

By Alejandra M R

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May 9, 2020

Excellent course!!!

By Khalil K

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Sep 13, 2018

Great understanding

By Jesus F R

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Aug 18, 2019

Exceptionally good

By Benjamin B D

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Nov 16, 2018

I LOVE THIS COURSE

By Chew S Y

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Oct 26, 2017

Easy to understand

By NoComment 9

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Aug 13, 2016

Interesting course

By jose m

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Sep 8, 2015

Excelente material

By ADOUMADJI M

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Apr 22, 2022

C'est unune C'est

By Pieter D C

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Dec 19, 2019

Excellent course!

By JAIME G

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Nov 25, 2019

Excellent course.

By David W

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Sep 4, 2017

Fantastic course.

By Alice H S

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Feb 28, 2017

Excellent course!

By Milton D N

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Jan 8, 2017

Excellent course!

By Arturo C

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Nov 8, 2016

Awesome material!

By matt f

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Oct 11, 2016

excellent course!

By Edgar R M R

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Feb 11, 2016

Me gusta el curso

By Sahin K

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Dec 4, 2015

you have to watch