Intel & Counterterrorism

Catalog description

This course will examine the evolution and dynamics of contemporary terrorism and political violence, as it pertains to both international and domestic violent extremism. Special emphasis will be placed on the development of U.S. counterterrorism policy and U.S. intelligence efforts to identify and track terrorist threats at home and around the world. Attention will also be given to collection and analytical issues associated with monitoring, penetrating, and ultimately countering terrorist cells and networks, as well as related constitutional and ethical concerns.