Marymount University
Graduate Catalog 2016-17
FLP 574 Contemporary Terrorism and the U.S. Response
Provides an introductory overview of contemporary terrorism and governmental responses to terrorist threats at the national and global levels. Students will gain knowledge of the various types of terrorist organizations, their ideologies, plans, goals, strategies, and tactics. Students will be exposed to various theories of radicalization and the diverse cultural environments that nurture extremist behavior. The course will conclude by looking at the various responses governments have made to combat terrorism, their ability to work jointly with other nations against the terrorist target, and their success in reducing the terrorist threat. The ethical and legal challenges faced by liberal democracies in addressing terrorist threats will be explored and assessed. A minimum grade of B is required to advance in the intelligence studies concentration. (3)
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