Security Studies and Counter-Terrorism Track

The Security Studies and Counter-Terrorism Track of the BA in Government at Reichman University introduces students to the key security and terrorism challenges of our time while preparing them to identify and implement innovative strategies to manage these problems. Students will examine a broad array of both traditional and non-traditional security and terrorism challenges, with special emphasis placed on contemporary topics such as the rise of non-state actors, great power competition, jihadi and far right extremism, cybersecurity, and environmental security. In engaging with these issues, students will explore the causes, nature, and consequences of these challenges. The program combines a thorough theoretical understanding of central concepts in international security and terrorism with a policy relevant approach that prepares students to become problem-solvers.

Head of Track
Head of Track

Prof. Assaf Moghadam

About the Track


The Track includes courses in the following areas: international security studies; terrorism and counter-terrorism; strategic studies; civil wars and insurgencies; Israeli national security; intelligence studies; peace and conflict studies; human and environmental security; and nuclear strategy.

Why Study in the Security Studies and Counter-Terrorism Track?


The Lauder School of Government has established itself as a leading hub for research and teaching in the field of international security, and especially in the study of terrorism and counter-terrorism. The International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT) and the Institute for Policy and Strategy (IPS) are world renowned think tanks housed within the school, and students have an opportunity to gain practical experience in security and counter-terrorism by interning and collaborating with some of the world’s leading security and counter-terrorism scholars and practitioners. Students can network with leading security experts who attend several prestigious security and terrorism conferences each year, and benefit from the vast network of the school’s in-house and affiliated faculty.

What career opportunities does this Track open?


  • National security agencies
  • Think tanks
  • Business intelligence firms
  • Risk analysis firms
  • Security consulting
  • International organizations
  • Academic careers in security studies

What Are You Going To Study?

    Seminars

​For the entire list of courses please refer to the Student Handbook

The Track is not indicated on the Diploma, but in an accompanying appendix.

*Students may take general electives and may take electives from other programs at Reichman University.

 

**Reichman University reserves the right to cancel, alter, or expand the academic programs and courses offered.