Understanding 9/11: How Terrorism Affects Our World Today
Explore the forces behind 9/11, US counterterrorism policies, and the impact on today's world in this 12-hour course.
Explore the forces behind 9/11, US counterterrorism policies, and the impact on today's world in this 12-hour course.
This course examines the forces leading to the 9/11 attacks and subsequent US counterterrorism policies. It explores modern terrorism, al Qai'da ideology, and radicalization processes. Students will gain insights into pre-9/11 counterterrorism efforts, post-attack policy changes, and current threats from groups like ISIS. The course features expert interviews, including former White House counterterrorism adviser Juan Zarate, and covers topics such as Islamic history, the radicalization process, and the impact on US security and the Middle East.
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What you'll learn
Understand the definition of terrorism and its complexities.
Explore the historical and ideological foundations of al Qai'da.
Analyze the process of radicalization and factors contributing to it.
Examine US counterterrorism strategies before and after 9/11.
Investigate the emergence of new terrorist threats like ISIS.
Understand the impact of 9/11 on US foreign policy and the Middle East.
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This course includes:
540 Minutes PreRecorded video
2 peer-graded assessments
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There are 7 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive analysis of the 9/11 attacks, their causes, and their lasting impact on global counterterrorism efforts. It covers the definition of terrorism, Islamic history and law, the development of al Qai'da ideology, and the process of radicalization. Students will learn about pre-9/11 US counterterrorism strategies, immediate post-attack responses, and ongoing challenges in combating terrorism. The course features expert interviews and examines current threats from groups like ISIS, as well as recent developments in the Middle East affecting US security.
Course Overview and the 9/11 Attacks
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
What is Terrorism?
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
A Primer on Islam
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
The al Qai'da Ideology
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
The Radicalization Process
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
Counterterrorism Before 9/11
Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete
On September 12, 2001
Module 7 · 3 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Associate Professor of the Practice
David Schanzer is an Associate Professor of the Practice at Duke University and serves as the director of the Triangle Center on Terrorism and Homeland Security, a collaborative research initiative involving Duke, UNC-Chapel Hill, and RTI International. In this role, he teaches courses on counterterrorism strategy, counterterrorism law, and homeland security. Before his academic career, Schanzer held the position of Democratic staff director for the House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security from 2003 to 2005. His previous roles include serving as legislative director for Senator Jean Carnahan (2001-2002), counsel to Senator Joseph R. Biden Jr. (1996-1998), and counsel to Senator William S. Cohen (1994-1996).
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