International Terrorism

Paper Code: 
DPOL802(B)
Credits: 
06
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The objectives of this course are to provide the students with a broad understanding of international terrorism, and to enhance the ability to engage knowledgeably in discussion and debate on the subject; consider a wide range of questions in order to provide students with a deeper understanding of the threat of terrorism today; facilitate a holistic and integrated comprehension of how has terrorism evolved over time as a mode of political violence; and to analyze both terrorism’s effectiveness as a means to achieve political change and the challenges faced by the liberal democratic state in responding to domestic and/or international terrorist campaigns

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24DPOL 802(B)

International Terrorism

(Theory)

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

CO103: Develop critical understanding of tenets of International terrorism in International Relations.

CO104: Identify and analyze different forms of terrorism at the national or international level.

CO105: Examine the objectives and means adopted by terrorists, and analyze the challenges in containing terrorism.

CO106:  Apply the various analytical frameworks of terrorism and counter-terrorism strategies

CO107: Critically analyse the structure, evolution, and dynamics of international terrorist organizations.

CO108: Contribute effectively in course specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Power Point Presentation

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Seminar presentation.

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects
 

 

18.00
Unit I: 
Introduction

Definition of Terrorism, Causes: political , economic, psychological, social, nature of Terrorism

 

18.00
Unit II: 
Forms of terrorism

Forms of terrorism: State, Economic Cyber, Cross border, Ideological, Religious, Ethnic, Political

 

18.00
Unit III: 
Objectives and means

Objectives: political, psychological, social, propaganda, new model

Means : common methods, weapons and triggers;

Terrorist targets and symbolism of targets

 

18.00
Unit IV: 
Counter Terrorism

Counter terrorism: meaning, Options: use of force, repressive options, conciliatory options, legalistic options

 

18.00
Unit V: 
Terrorist Organizations

Important Terrorist Organizations: Al Qai‘da, Lashkar-e-Toiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed, HAMAS, Universal Anti terrorism conventions and protocols

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Martin, G.(2015), Understanding Terrorism: Challenges, Perspective and issues, New Delhi: Sage Publications
  • Khatri, S.K.andKueck, G.W. (eds), (2009), Terrorism in South Asia, Impact on Development and Democratic Process, New Delhi: Shipra Publications
  • Gupta, K.R.,(2002), International Terrorism: World Viewpoints, New Delhi: Atlantic Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi.
  • Gupta, K.R.(2002), International Terrorism: Conventions, Resolutions, Legislations, Terrorist Organisations and Terrorists‖,New Delhi: Atlantic Publishers and Distributors
  • Ghosh, S.(2000), Pakistan‘s ISI: Network of Terror in India, New Delhi: A.P.H.Publishing house

 

References: 
  • Lowe,D. (2018) Terrorism: Law and Policy, New York: Routledge
  • Eli Berman,E., Felter, J.H. and Shapiro,J.N. (2018) Small Wars, Big Data: The Information Revolution in Modern Conflict, Princeton: Princeton University Press
  • Institute for Economics & Peace,(2018),  Global Peace Index 2018: Measuring Peace in a Complex World [IEP Report 58] [Twelfth Edition], New York: Institute for Economics & Peace
  • Afzal,M.(2018), Pakistan Under Siege: Extremism, Society, and the State, Washington, DC: Brookings Institution Press
  • Sheppard,J.A.,(2017) Countering Heedless Jihad: Toward a Field Manual for Intellectual Sabotage,Lanham,Maryland: Rowman& Littlefield
  • Institute for Economics & Peace, (2017) Global Terrorism Index 2017: Measuring and Understanding the Impact of Terrorism [IEP Report 55] [Fifth Edition], New York: Institute for Economics & Peace
  • Malet,D.(2017) Foreign Fighters: Transnational Identity in Civil Conflicts, New York, NY: Oxford University Press
  • Cook, A.H.,(2017) Terrorist Organizations and Weapons of Mass Destruction, Lanham, Maryland: Rowman& Littlefield
  • Altheide,D.A.,(2017) Terrorism and the Politics of Fear ,Lanham, Maryland: Rowman& Littlefield
  • Wittmann, A.M.(2017) Talking Conflict: The Loaded Language of Genocide, Political Violence, Terrorism, and Warfare, Santa Barbara, California: ABC-CLIO
  • Guttry,A. D., Capone,F. and Paulussen C. (Eds.),(2016), Foreign Fighters Under International Law and Beyond, New York, NY: Asser Press/Springer
  • Yusuf, M. (Ed.),(2014), Pakistan’s Counterterrorism Challenge (Washington, DC: Georgetown University Press/United States Institute of Peace
  • Whittaker, D. (2012). The Terrorism Reader, London: Routledge.
  • Reuter, D. and Yoo, J. (Eds.),(2011) Confronting Terror: 9/11 and the Future of American National Security, New York: Encounter Books
  • Crews, R.D. and Tarzi, A.(Eds.), (2009), The Taliban and the Crisis of Afghanistan (Cambridge: Harvard University Press

 

 

Academic Year: 
2023-24
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