This course examines the nature, extent, and basis of terrorism in the world. The objective is to impart a better understanding of the issues surrounding terrorism in society while advancing a critical analysis of this subject area in a global context. The analysis is grounded in theory as well as in an applied research approach that emphasizes both an enforcement/preventative approach and a government functional and operational perspective. The approach to this topic is multi-disciplinary and involves other fields, including economics, history, political science, religious extremism, criminal intelligence, and operations theory.