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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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Jul 26, 2016

Excellent content and lecture!

By Tomas P

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Feb 12, 2016

Excelente curso, lo recomiendo

By Ramon K

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Sep 2, 2015

Very complete and interesting!

By Jander T d O

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Aug 8, 2015

I have no words to say thanks

By Carmelo V

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Dec 10, 2024

This course was very helpful

By Sebastián Á M

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Jul 6, 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 31, 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 3, 2023

insightful and educative.

By Giuseppe

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Oct 1, 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 6, 2016

Very interesting course !

By ESMA N C

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Oct 26, 2024

It was very informative.

By Anto W

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Jul 1, 2022

Good learning experience

By Felipe C L

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Sep 22, 2017

Very interesting course!

By Miroslav K

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Jan 24, 2017

Great course, thank you!

By Nikolaos P

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Jan 8, 2016

Very interesting course!

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May 14, 2025

Cours très intéressant!

By WEI D

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Aug 24, 2017

very clear，great course

By Richard K

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Apr 6, 2017

Interesting compilation

By Amherd D

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Aug 22, 2015

Very interesting course