Terrorism Studies

Overview

Explores the concept of terrorism, the types of terrorism and prominent terrorist groups, before evaluating the international measures to curb terrorism and exploring the role of business and media sectors in countering terrorist activities, while examining emerging trends in terrorism.

Course Content

Participants in the Terrorism Studies from the University of St Andrews  critically examine:

• The features of terrorism and the different types of terrorists.
• The impact and effectiveness of terrorism as a political weapon
• Responses to terrorism: the international community, the democratic dilemma, and crisis and consequences management
• The background and characteristics of Al Qaeda, its offshoots and other jihadist groups including IS
• The threat to the international community and key features of effective international response
• Requirements from the public, media and private sector in effectively countering terrorist threats
• Emerging trends in terrorism post the 9/11 attack on the US