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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

DV

Mar 16, 2019

An excellent course and the lecturer is outstanding! The course gave me the opportunity to better understand the horrors of terrorism and the possibilities against terror.

MZ

Sep 20, 2017

Useful and well done. This course is an example how to boost resilience in our society with knowledge. At the end of the day is a brick of our holistic counter terrorism actions. Thank you.

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By Judy R

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Oct 21, 2020

The course is really difficult but I learned a lot. I hope to take more courses with such profound research. Thank you!

By Mer T

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Aug 5, 2024

Very well structured, easy to understand, perfectly delivered and by truly knowledgeable people, the top in the field.

By Miriam E G

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Feb 13, 2018

Muy buen curso. Aclara todos los preconceptos. Muy buen material y lecturas sugeridas para seguir aprendiendo. Gracias

By Veritatem C

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Jul 1, 2021

Muito bom. O Curso nos oferece uma oportunidade para conhecer o assunto e esclarecer muitos pontos obscuros do tema.

By Jeff W

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Mar 27, 2020

I learned a great deal during this course and really appreciate all the hard work/time that went into creating it.

By Josefina G

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Nov 24, 2019

Excelente curso, lo recomiendo totalmente a aquellos que estudian ciencias políticas o relaciones internacionales.

By Alexandru M G

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Dec 6, 2018

Very professionally taught, a great variety of topics, not easy to pass, lean for life ! I strongly recommend it !

By Lorenzo A

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Feb 11, 2016

The lectures are very clear and the readings extremely interesting, including many articles written by top experts

By R B

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Jan 18, 2021

Excellent course that opens your mind to the word of counterterrorism and the terrorist groups that are in play.

By Lucio A M

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Sep 26, 2020

Excellent course! Professors Edwin Bakker and Jeanine de Roy van Zuijdewijn conducted the subject in superb way.

By Tulika K

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Jul 7, 2020

I really enjoyed doing this course and i learnt a lot of things. Im sure this is going to help me in the future.

By Rodolfo Q

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Sep 1, 2019

Fantastic course. I learned incredible concepts. Incredible content. Great instructor, extremely well qualified.

By William

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Nov 9, 2022

I really liked this one - the reading material was very intresting, do put in the effort of reading everything.

By ABHIJEET S

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Jun 22, 2020

THIS COURSE IS SO INFORMATIVE AND HELPS TO LEARN A LOT ABOUT THE BASICS OF THE TERRORISM AND COUNTER-TERRORISM.

By Jacob K

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Dec 28, 2018

Great theoretical foundation for everyone interested in the field of terrorism and counterterrorism! Excellent.

By Amine D

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Sep 18, 2017

Very interesting course, I have a new vision of terrorism and counter-terrorism after completing this course.

By Hareesh H

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Jul 1, 2020

I enjoyed this course thoroughly. It gave me new insights into this domain which is comparatively new to me.

By Toni H

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Nov 19, 2017

Curso muy interesante y completo, el único punto a mejorar son las traducciones al Español.

Recomendable 100%

By Sonia R G

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Jan 5, 2021

I found the course very interesting and useful. I really recommend it to everyone interested in terrorism!

By Eric H

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Jun 16, 2018

This course is simply AMAZING! Wish they had more and that one could pursue a degree via distance learning.

By Bold A B

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Aug 17, 2023

Excellent overview and introduction to the deep and interesting topic that concerns us all as human beings

By Alejandro C

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Oct 3, 2022

Un curso muy interesante respecto a la teoría del terrorismo y las nuevas tendencias de contraterrorismo.

By Niels G

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Nov 6, 2015

Very interesting topic given by an excellent lecturer. Readings and course video's complement one another.

By Armand L

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Sep 24, 2024

Excellent course. The lectures were very informative and relevant. Really enjoyed it and I learned a lot.

By Carlos M G

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Apr 28, 2021

Excelente profesor y contenido, pero una cosa muy negativa, pagué el curso y nunca recibí el certificado.