The course will commence with an in depth study of the David J Whittaker edited The Terrorism Reader . This is one of the best Readers currently available for its depth and scope. The second part of the course will see us studying Akbar Ahmed\u27s new book Islam Under Siege. which has attracted very favorable reviews. The course will conclude with a study of After Terror edited by Akbar Ahmed and Brian Forst. I will give my own insights on international terrorism, based on my involvement with this issue in 1992-94 as Additional Secretary to the Prime Minister of Pakistan for foreign affairs and defense matters. I will circulate articles from newspapers and magazines relevant to the course. I also expect all students to share material t...