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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

MS

Sep 10, 2016

Loved the time I spent studying this course, if I was going to evaluate it on terms of the title sayings "it's all and more"How is it more? I am already hungry for more :D

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 Mu'allim Y

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Feb 26, 2019

Very Excellent course.

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Sep 28, 2017

More than interesting!

By Valeria B

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Jun 18, 2017

Thank you Prof Bakker!

By Loreto R

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Nov 1, 2021

Extremely interesting

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Mar 8, 2021

Thank you for course.

By Hantiyeh T

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Sep 7, 2019

Holistic and relevant

By Claude M

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Mar 28, 2019

Loved it learnt a lot

By Annabelle M

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Apr 13, 2018

Very useful course !

By Alejandra M R

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May 8, 2020

Excellent course!!!

By Khalil K

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Sep 12, 2018

Great understanding

By Ramil M

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Jan 27, 2026

Informative course

By Jesus F R

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Aug 18, 2019

Exceptionally good

By Benjamin B D

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Nov 15, 2018

I LOVE THIS COURSE

By Chew S Y

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Oct 25, 2017

Easy to understand

By NoComment 9

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Aug 12, 2016

Interesting course

By jose m

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Sep 7, 2015

Excelente material

By ADOUMADJI M

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Apr 21, 2022

C'est unune C'est

By Pieter D C

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Dec 19, 2019

Excellent course!

By JAIME G

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Nov 24, 2019

Excellent course.

By David W

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Sep 3, 2017

Fantastic course.

By Alice H S

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Feb 27, 2017

Excellent course!

By Milton D N

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Jan 8, 2017

Excellent course!

By Arturo C

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Nov 8, 2016

Awesome material!

By matt f

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Oct 10, 2016

excellent course!

By Edgar R M R

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Feb 10, 2016

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