Historically, violent action has appeared as an act of resistance, sometimes desperate. It is often labeled as a terrorist depending on the interests of the parties and the targets chosen. Despite many efforts, no common international definition could be found, and most of the organizations that practiced violent action have been denounced as terrorists at one time or another in their history. Terrorism has also evolved. Singular, it has become plural. Its targets have diversified. If the notion of terrorism is often the subject of controversy and controversy, it is because it is imbued with strong subjectivity and designates a complex, changing and multifaceted phenomenon.
This course offers a precise and detailed historical analysis of the mutations of terrorism, its evolutions and ruptures, its passage from a singular criminal tool to a plural dimension. It covers: definitions, actors, targets, methods and tools in the fight against terrorism.
This course aims to provide a better knowledge and a greater ability to analyze information on terrorist issues.
