Module 1. This first module considers the recent history of terrorism in the UK, radicalization amongst the UK’s Muslim Community, and the UK’s current threats from ISIS and Al-Qaeda. The “Irish Troubles”. The impact of the “Troubles” on UK counterterrorism policy. The development of UK counterterrorism legislation. The current ISIS and Al-Qaeda threats in the UK. The range of the ISIS and Al-Qaeda threats in the UK. The Islamic community in the UK. Islamic radicalization in the UK. The preparation and execution of an attack. Continue to Module 2.
Instructor: Paul Jonathan Smith