Terrorism: Regional Studies

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With a practical approach, this seminar investigates the subject of International Terrorism with a traditional regional studies methodology. The worldwide problem of terrorism will be surveyed in a region-by-region approach to include the global regions of East Asia, Latin America, Europe, North Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East. Concentrating on major developments and trends, specific terrorist groups will be analyzed in terms of organizational description, areas of operation, political objectives, activities and operations, operational targets, and counterstrategies. Special attention will be paid to individual groups, regional situations and transnational dynamics. Actual examples and case studies are scrutinized in order to grasp the relevant principles. Comprehensive in scope, this course will cover a wide range of relevant topics all centered on the Terrorism: Regional Studies. Prerequisite(s): HSEC 350 or instructor permission.