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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

RM

Sep 21, 2015

It is a great experience and has been developed very efficiently to provide a valuable tool for the insight and education of a very important phenomenon in the global community.

MK

Feb 11, 2017

it is a very useful course for the beginners. this course might be improved by adding one week for talking about the empirical literature on terrorism in political science field.

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By Jovana M

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Oct 21, 2015

My first course here on Coursera and I am completely satisfied with both the lectures and the professor.

By Tomek C

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Feb 25, 2016

It's a good introduction. Being green in this subject, it really changes my understanding of terrorism.

By Meghan C

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Jun 4, 2020

Very good course. A lot of useful information and a great subject to take in todays globalized world.

By Tomasz M

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Dec 1, 2018

Fantastic Fantastyczny kurs! Polecam kazdemu kto chce wiedziec wiecej na temat terroryzmu.

Regards

Tom

By Galen J R

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Mar 7, 2016

A very in-depth skim of the beginning of a new trend in study and how we view another uneasy subject.

By Maria A

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Oct 22, 2017

Thank you for the course, it was very interesting! Where I can find my certification of this course?

By Romain H

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Aug 9, 2015

Extremely clear and well presented course. Congratulations to the team who made such a good course.

By Lucia G

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Jul 2, 2020

I highly recommend this course if you are interested in the terrorism and counterterrorism topic.

By Wallace G

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May 9, 2019

An excellent course. I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in the counter - terrorism.

By Paul M

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Mar 16, 2019

The course is not only an eye opener, full of reflections and knowledge.I recommend this course.

By RatiB

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Apr 10, 2022

AWESOME.....Simply AMAZING... Many thanks to our guide and coach and Leiden University.

Regards.

By Rohit P

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Jun 6, 2020

very useful and well elaborated core for the individual who are interested in terrorism studies.

By ivan m

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Feb 16, 2019

Great and interesting course for learn more about terrorism, his history and the situation today

By Patrick T

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Sep 6, 2015

A great overview and introduction to the theory and practice of terrorism and counter-terrorism.

By Göktürk D

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Dec 11, 2022

Very intensive and comprehensive course about terrorism. You can also deep dive with footnotes.

By Joshua A

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Oct 4, 2021

course was thoroughly exciting and revealing........it was a pleasant learning experience.....

By Henk K

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May 25, 2020

A really well organised training which I really enjoyed! A big compliment for all contributors!

By Cassio F r

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Feb 23, 2018

A very interesting course for anybody who wants to understand the reasons of terrorism nowadays

By Cathy G

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Jan 1, 2016

This will answer many questions you have about what is going on these days regarding terrorism.

By Abhay C

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Jun 28, 2021

Great course! Professor Bakker's delivery is exceptional and the guest lectures are wonderful.

By JIM B

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Nov 20, 2017

Excellent course, well presented somewhat challenging which is exactly what I was looking for.

By Carey J

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Aug 31, 2017

Thought provoking and interesting course which was presented exceptionally well. Worth taking

By Christoph J

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May 5, 2016

Edwin Bakker did a great course. If you are interested in (Counter-)Terrorism Studies, enroll.

By PRAKASH P

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Sep 2, 2015

Thank you! Prof. & TA's .. Awesome Course to give good Foundation to Understand the Concepts.

By Bonny O O

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Jun 2, 2020

Great course and the videos and materials were very helpful and will continue to be helpful.