Course description
The aim of this module is to explore the drivers and decision-making behind terrorist tactics, strategies and target selection. The module will make use of Cranfield’s explosives and firearms facilities to examine different types of terrorist tactics, looking into the role of ideology and other factors, as well as the impact of countermeasures on the evolution of terrorist strategies. The module will also consider possible future trends in terrorist tactics and strategy.
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Outcome / Qualification etc.
On successful completion of the course you will be able to:
- Critically understand terrorist strategy, ideologies and tactics in the UK and abroad
- Critically analyse what academic research tells us about terrorist tactics and strategy
- Critically assess the impact of ideology in motivating terrorists, and examine the interpretations of events from multiple perspectives
- Explore the link between a terrorist organisation’s ideological structure and framework, the target selection, the tactics adopted, recruitment and training
- Examine the impact of state responses on terrorist tactics, and possible future tactics Demonstrate an understanding of the drivers of the evolution and innovation in terrorist tactics and strategy
Training Course Content
Core content
- Exploring the history of terrorist strategy and tactics
- Terrorist tactics and strategies in contemporary context
- Understanding terrorist target selection
- Terrorist psychology and decision-making
- Innovation and learning in terrorism
- Case studies of terrorist campaigns
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