Terrorism and Counterterrorism

Content

This online course (MOOC) analyzes various aspects of terrorism.

The course explores topics such as:

• The nuances involved in defining terrorism,
• The nature of Al Qaeda, Hamas, the Islamic State, and other important groups,
• The effectiveness of different counterterrorism tools like detention and military force,
• Linkages (or the lack thereof) between terrorism and world religions like Islam,
• Terrorist recruiting,
• Counterterrorism and the rule of law,
• The political context in South Asia and the Middle East, and
• The terrorist use of technology.

Professor Byman served as a member of the "9/11 Commission", exploring terrorist attacks in the United States.