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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 Nur B

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Apr 4, 2020

I enjoyed listening to professor Bakker. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

By Davoine

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Nov 4, 2019

one of the best, if not "the", MOOC on this topic. A must do for all practitioners

By Rubí C

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Jul 18, 2017

Muy bien explicado, facil de entender. Excelente curso para entender el terrorismo!

By Arjan M

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Nov 2, 2015

Very interesting, good videos and reading material. Loved learning about terrorism.

By John E C P

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Sep 7, 2015

This Course made me lear about a very interesing topic.

I feel satisfied and happy!

By maguin

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Apr 2, 2017

cours très complet est très intéressant parfaitement adapté aux étudiants français

By Bruno G F

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Oct 21, 2021

Gostei muito deste curso, bem explicado e com capítulos interessantes. Recomendo.

By Diana K

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Dec 27, 2018

I got a lot new information that's very useful for me. Thank you for this course!

By ann d

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Jun 29, 2017

excellent i am now better informed and feel able toaplly my learning to practice.

By Catalina R L

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Aug 14, 2015

Very nice Course, complete information and easy explanation for all the concepts.

By Natalia A

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Oct 31, 2024

Very insightful course. I have learnt considerably about the field of terrorism.

By David C

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Aug 27, 2023

A terrific course full of important information and insights. Thought provoking!

By Scott O

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Apr 27, 2020

It was very good class. I ordered several of the books including Dr. Bakker's.

By Mayte V

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Apr 27, 2017

Good teacher, objective approach, interesting, informative and enough material.

By Munira Q E q

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Jan 15, 2021

I love this course because I have learned about terrorism and counterterrorism

By Sahiba T

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Jun 9, 2017

Thoroughly enjoyed the course. Very pertinent material and interesting videos.

By Alejandro M R

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Nov 6, 2016

It´s a great course that makes posible to know about Terrorism and it´s causes

By Gorka M F

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Sep 24, 2015

I like this course... very interesting, well structured and nothing boring....

By Francisco B V R C

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Aug 22, 2018

Very good! The content was relevant and it helped me with my master's thesis!

By Joy S

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Jan 20, 2018

Debunks a lot of assumptions people have. Tells you how terrorism really is.

By Renan D

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Nov 28, 2017

Curso incrível e material de estudo com valor inestimável. Recomendo a todos.

By Christos S

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Oct 17, 2017

Excellent course. You learn the basics about terrorism and counter terrorism.

By Rajema G M V

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Oct 17, 2016

Very informative. Highly recommended to everyone! Can`t wait for the updates.

By Alex L

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Feb 17, 2016

Really great overview and introduction to a tricky and ever changing subject!