PS 1508 - INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Terrorism has gone from a relatively marginal security concern to one of the thorniest security issues in international politics. Indeed, today there are few countries that do not suffer from some form of terrorism. And terrorist groups such as the Islamic state in Syria pose significant challenges for the international community. This course aims to introduce students to main debates surrounding terrorism. The course will deal with questions regarding the definition of terrorism, its causes and historical evolution, the relationship between insurgency and terrorism, the organizational structure of terrorist groups and the tactics they use. We will also analyze counter-terrorism and the factors that influence its effectiveness. Throughout the course, we will have a chance to take a closer look at some of the terrorist groups such as Al-Qaeda, Islamic state, Hamas, ETA, Tamil Tigers, among others. In the last part of the course, we will deal with the rise of domestic terrorism in the U.S.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis

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