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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.

NW

Oct 3, 2016

Wonderful course especially for beginners. Very much informative easy to understand. Videos are very interactive and keeps one engaged. Would like to do further courses in this area.

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By Germán J

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Nov 24, 2015

¡Excelente! Ayuda a entender mejor el complejo tema del terrorismo.

By David v D

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Sep 16, 2015

A real addition for every student studying something international!

By geofrey a m

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Aug 5, 2024

instructors are very competent good English and easy to understand

By Amita B

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Apr 22, 2022

This is the most informative course I have attended onthis topic.

By Ahmer J K

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Feb 1, 2017

Excellent course! Leiden University's courses are great as always!

By Gabriel M

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Dec 24, 2015

I like this course so much. I think I am learning a lot of things.

By DANIEL M K

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Mar 24, 2025

I have already paid for the certificate but no feedback received.

By zyshmie

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Jul 9, 2019

A Fundamental to Terrorism and Counter-terrorism. Helps me a lot.

By Rumiyya A

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Jun 15, 2019

Great course with a lot of interesting details and infromations.

By Michele G

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Sep 13, 2017

Excellent Course! Very thought provoking and full of information.

By majdi s

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Oct 12, 2016

Great interactive course with a nice approach to difficult topic.

By Deleted A

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Oct 31, 2015

Amazing teaching and reading files. Having a great time learning.

By fany t

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Mar 27, 2017

Understand a little more about terrorism as the current conflict

By Maritza S

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Jan 14, 2016

Great Course, updated information perfect source to understand t

By Marina M

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Aug 16, 2015

An extremely interesting course very well presented and organize

By Divya S

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May 9, 2020

very good course. i only had an issue with the peer review bit.

By D A

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Jan 31, 2023

The talks and readings were very up-to-date to current debate.

By Alexander L

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Oct 15, 2016

Interesting course that I thoroughly enjoyed. Would recommend.

By Khalid F

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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.