PSCI 568 - International and Domestic Terrorism

Credit Hours: 3

In-depth seminar on the nature of international, transnational, and domestic political violence, with some attention to the phenomenon of “state terrorism” (international repression) and its potential impact on the conduct of American foreign policy. The course also reviews and critiques current explanations for terrorist behavior. Issues addressed include conceptualizing and defining terrorism, the structure of violent politics, the lessons and patterns from the history of contemporary political violence, State support for terrorism, and counterterrorism as a public policy problem.