Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice

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

• Define terrorism and correct wrong assumptions
• Explain measures to limit the impact of terrorism
• Identify current developments in terrorism studies