Counterterrorism and Counterinsurgency

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the topics of counterterrorism and counterinsurgency. A variety of concepts, theories, and methodologies will be examined in an effort to better understand what drives violent jihadism and global terrorism. Students will learn about policies, strategies, and tactics designed to counter the global threats currently posed during the terror age, and the operational and political risks of government action or inaction.