Terrorism, insurgency and asymmetrical conflict -- The emergence of modern terrorism -- Origins and key characteristics of AI Qaeda -- Politics, diplomacy and peace processes : pathways out of terrorism? -- Law enforcement, criminal justice and the liberal state -- The role of the military in combating terrorism -- Hostage-taking, sieges and problems of response -- Aviation security -- The media and terrorism -- Internatinal cooperation against terrorism -- The future of terrorism -- Conclusion : towards a response to terrorism based on democratic prinicples and respect for human rights

1. Liberalism
2. Democracy
3. Terrorism -- Prevention