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Counterterrorism Course
The central reason for taking this course is to learn and understand the fundamentals of counterterrorism. The motivation behind my enthusiasm for this course is related to the age in which we live and to the ever-present danger of terrorism. The fact that terrorism has become such as a dominant feature of the contemporary world necessitates knowledge of the ways in which it can be combated. This also includes understanding the different forms that terrorism takes and the way that information and data play an important if not crucial part in dealing with and possibly eradicating terrorism. Therefore the more that one studies and understands the phenomenon of terrorism the better are the chances of countering and eliminating a threat which has become so pervasive in the modern world.
The prior preparation for this course in my case consists largely of my own readings and observations. I have made a point of reading the latest news and reports on terrorism and counterterrorist initiatives in the United States and other countries. I am also aware of the way that disinformation and false data can be a terrorist tactic and I have been very cautious about accepting information at face value - especially sources obtained from the Internet.
An aspect of this subject that is fascinating is the causes of terrorism and the way that these causative factors can be used in strategies to combat terrorism. In other words, terrorism arises from some complaint or concern that cannot be solved through normal channels and therefore countering terrorism also involves addressing these causative aspects. Another facet of counterterrorism is that way that modern technologies can be used in the identification of terrorists and in the fight against the growth of terrorist organizations.
I believe that a course on counterterrorism is important in that it can enlighten us about the causes and concerns related to terrorism and about the means by which this terrible phenomenon can be combated in the modern world.
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