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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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Oct 15, 2015

Is perfect curse.

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Sep 14, 2015

Fantastic course!

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Jan 16, 2023

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Oct 2, 2022

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Jul 16, 2022

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Dec 1, 2019

wonderful course

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Jan 20, 2019

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Aug 14, 2018

Amazing content!

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Aug 6, 2018

Very interesting

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Dec 31, 2017

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Jul 2, 2017

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Jan 23, 2017

excellent course

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Sep 11, 2015

Excellent course

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Aug 26, 2015

Very interesting

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Dec 23, 2025

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May 28, 2021

Awesome course.

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Jan 3, 2021

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Jun 21, 2020

Amazing course!

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Oct 27, 2016

Very insightful

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Dec 14, 2015

Great Course!!!

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Sep 1, 2015

Awesome course.

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Aug 18, 2015

It was awesome!

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Jul 2, 2021

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Jun 13, 2020

Great content!

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Aug 22, 2017

a grate course