Countering Violent Estremism In Pakistan

Author : Anita M. Weiss
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2021-04-29
Category : Domestic terrorism
ISBN : 9697340145

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Countering Violent Estremism in Pakistan by Anita M. Weiss Pdf

This book identifies and analyzes the impact of the various ways in which local people are responding, taking stands, recapturing their culture, and saying 'stop' to the violent extremism that has manifested over the past decade (even longer) in Pakistan. Local groups throughout Pakistan are engaging in various kinds of social negotiations and actions to lessen the violence that has plagued the country since the 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan which let loose abarrage of violence that overflowed into its borders. In so many ways, Pakistanis are engaging in powerful actions that transform how people think about their own society, impeding extremists' rants while acting on 'envisioning alternative futures'. This book, hence, focuses on finding the sparks ofhope that local people are creating to counter violent extremism based on close ethnographic study of ground realities about not only what people are doing but why they are selecting these kinds of actions, how they are creating alternative narratives about culture and identity, and their vision of a future without violence. This book is also designed to celebrate what is flourishing in cultural performances, music, social activism, and the like in Pakistan today because of people's commitmentto take stands against extremism.

Author : Hedieh Mirahmadi,Mehreen Farooq,Waleed Ziad
Publisher : World Organization for Resource Development and Education
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2012-08-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 193805802X

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Pakistan's Civil Society by Hedieh Mirahmadi,Mehreen Farooq,Waleed Ziad Pdf

Beginning by exploring the rise of extremist groups in Pakistan and the avenues through which they increase their influence in society, this edition also discusses government-led initiatives to counter extremism and efforts to build public awareness and counter violent extremism.

Author : Muhammad Saleem Khilji,Shafqat Munir Ahmad,Abid Qaiyum Suleri
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9698344292

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Policy Perspectives on Countering Violent Extremism in Pakistan by Muhammad Saleem Khilji,Shafqat Munir Ahmad,Abid Qaiyum Suleri Pdf

Author : Sadia Nasir
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2023-05-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000889178

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Extremism and Counter-Extremism Narratives in Pakistan by Sadia Nasir Pdf

The book provides an extensive analysis of extremism, extremist narratives and counter-narratives and their role in consolidating exclusive religious, cultural and social identities in Pakistan. Focusing on the construction and institutionalization of extremist tendencies, the book studies the process of the adoption of the narrow interpretation of religion and society, which subsequently was equated with national identity. It looks at the efforts of counter-extremism narratives, which tend to focus on violent extremism while overlooking non-violent manifestations. The author highlights that the main issue with counter-narratives is the difficulty in presenting extremism and its narratives as a threat since they have been normalized with the state being part of facilitating and building them. A valuable and much-required contribution to the existing literature on extremism and narrative building in Pakistan, this book would help students, academics and policymakers in identifying the limitations of counter-narratives in Pakistan, while providing them with a detailed overview of extremism and extremist narratives. It will also be of interest to researchers studying Security Studies and Asian Politics, especially in the context of South Asia.

Author : UNESCO
Publisher : UNESCO Publishing
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2017-04-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789231002151

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Preventing violent extremism through education by UNESCO Pdf

Author : Syed Hassan Zulfiqar,Marriam Mubashar
Publisher : Syed Hassan Zulfiqar
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2021-07-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9798543878309

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Understanding and Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) among University Students by Syed Hassan Zulfiqar,Marriam Mubashar Pdf

Campus violence and rising trends of extremism in Pakistani society is an alarming problem. The violent behavior of youth on campus is viewed as a product of socio-political, economic and cultural structure of the state. The purpose of this research is to analyze the root cause of violence and extremism on campus in the view of academia and it also studies the causal impact of imposition of legal punishments in deterring future crime in the case of Pakistani society. Descriptive design has been used and semi structured interviews were conducted from the political science, sociology and criminology academic experts working in leading universities in Pakistan to identify the major factors behind increase in extremism among university students. Secondary data was collected from books, journals and articles. Through analyzing deterrence as a theory of punishment and social control theory and applying Nested model for conflict analysis, it was concluded that incidents of campus violence is not only a social disorder faced on campus but a threat to national interest of the state. Based on the data collected the peace building approach has been analyzed and it has been recommended that the government, criminal justice system and civil society need to adopt a sensitive policy towards the problems of campus violence and extremism and if cured can represent the soft image of Pakistan on global forums.

Author : Bryan Licona
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Peshawar (Pakistan)
ISBN : OCLC:1425498030

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Countering Violent Extremism in Peshawar Pakistan by Bryan Licona Pdf

Author : Muhammad Makki,Tughral Yamin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 969637965X

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Securing Pakistan by Muhammad Makki,Tughral Yamin Pdf

Author : Muhammad Shoaib Pervez
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2020-11-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000261141

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Radicalization in Pakistan by Muhammad Shoaib Pervez Pdf

This book offers a critical analysis of radicalization in Pakistan by deconstructing the global and the official state narratives designed to restrain Pakistani radicalization. Chapters are centered around three distinct themes: educational norms, religious practices and geo-political aspects of radicalization to examine the prevalent state and global practices which propagate Pakistani radicalization discourse. The book argues that there is both a global agenda, which presents Pakistan as the epicenter and sponsor of terrorism, and a domestic, or official, agenda that portrays Pakistan as the state which sacrificed and suffered the most in the recent War on Terror, which allow the country to gain sympathy as a victim. Delineating both conflicting agendas through a critical analysis of global and state practices in order to understand the myths and narratives of radicalization in Pakistan constructed by powerful elites, the book enables readers to gain a better understanding of this phenomenon. A multidisciplinary critical approach to comprehending radicalization in Pakistan with innovative prescriptions for counter-radicalization policy, this book will be of interest to researchers working in the fields of International Relations, Security Studies, Asian Politics, as well as Religious Studies and Education, in particular in the context of South Asia.

Author : Qamar-ul Huda
Publisher : US Institute of Peace Press
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781601270603

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Crescent and Dove by Qamar-ul Huda Pdf

Crescent and Dove looks at the relationship between contemporary Islam and peacemaking by tackling the diverse interpretations, concepts, and problems in the field of Islamic peacemaking. It addresses both theory and practice by delving into the intellectual heritage of Islam to discuss historical examples of addressing conflict in Islam and exploring the practical challenges of contemporary peacemaking in Arab countries, Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, and Indonesia.

Author : Laura Sjoberg,Caron E. Gentry
Publisher : University of Georgia Press
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2011-12-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780820341309

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Women, Gender, and Terrorism by Laura Sjoberg,Caron E. Gentry Pdf

In the last decade the world has witnessed a rise in women's participation in terrorism. Women, Gender, and Terrorism explores women's relationship with terrorism, with a keen eye on the political, gender, racial, and cultural dynamics of the contemporary world. Throughout most of the twentieth century, it was rare to hear about women terrorists. In the new millennium, however, women have increasingly taken active roles in carrying out suicide bombings, hijacking airplanes, and taking hostages in such places as Palestine, Iraq, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Lebanon, and Chechnya. These women terrorists have been the subject of a substantial amount of media and scholarly attention, but the analysis of women, gender, and terrorism has been sparse and riddled with stereotypical thinking about women's capabilities and motivations. In the first section of this volume, contributors offer an overview of women's participation in and relationships with contemporary terrorism, and a historical chapter traces their involvement in the politics and conflicts of Islamic societies. The next section includes empirical and theoretical analysis of terrorist movements in Chechnya, Kashmir, Palestine, and Sri Lanka. The third section turns to women's involvement in al Qaeda and includes critical interrogations of the gendered media and the scholarly presentations of those women. The conclusion offers ways to further explore the subject of gender and terrorism based on the contributions made to the volume. Contributors to Women, Gender, and Terrorism expand our understanding of terrorism, one of the most troubling and complicated facets of the modern world.

Author : Afsir Karim
Publisher : Lancer Publishers
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : India
ISBN : 8170621275

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Counter Terrorism, the Pakistan Factor by Afsir Karim Pdf

Author : Alava, Séraphin,Frau-Meigs, Divina,Hassan, Ghayda
Publisher : UNESCO Publishing
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2017-12-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789231002458

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Youth and violent extremism on social media by Alava, Séraphin,Frau-Meigs, Divina,Hassan, Ghayda Pdf

Author : Adib Farhadi
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2020-08-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783030500573

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Countering Violent Extremism by Winning Hearts and Minds by Adib Farhadi Pdf

Since 9/11, the United States and its allies have been waging an endless War on Terror to counter violent extremism by “winning hearts and minds,” particularly in Afghanistan. However, violent extremism remains on the rise worldwide. The effort and sacrifice of the War on Terror have been continually undermined by actions, narratives, and policies that many of the 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide perceive as Islamophobic. Incidents of Islamophobia on the part of Western governments, media, and civilians, whether intentional or unintentional, alienate the majority of Muslims who are law-abiding and would be key allies in the fight against violent extremism. In Afghanistan, for example, violent extremist groups portray U.S. and NATO forces as blasphemous, anti-Muslim invaders to frighten Afghan villagers into compliance. A similar perception weakens domestic countering violent extremism programs in the West that rely on cooperation with Muslim communities. As the Great Powers Competition emerges among the U.S., Russia, and China, America and the West can ill afford any further impairment in their counterterrorism strategy. The dangers of Islamophobia must be recognized and eradicated immediately. In Countering Violent Extremism by Winning Hearts and Minds, Adib Farhadi demonstrates how Islamophobia poses a threat to U.S. national security by utilizing historical context, statistical analysis, and in-depth case studies. Farhadi, who headed Afghanistan’s National Development Strategy, describes how Koran burnings, anti-Islamic rhetoric, and racial profiling harm relationships with the majority of Muslims who are not involved in violent extremism and thus perpetuate the War on Terror. America has sacrificed thousands of lives and has spent more than $6 trillion on the War on Terror. It can ill afford to squander more valuable resources in a strategy undermined by Islamophobia or perception of Islamophobia. As Farhadi explains, only through a reconciliatory narrative, can we work toward a shared future where violent extremism is eradicated. This book is essential reading for scholars, policymakers, practitioners, and executives who are invested in maintaining and rebuilding American credibility essential to global security and peace.

Author : Shannon Green,Keith Proctor
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 89 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2016-12-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781442279797

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Turning Point by Shannon Green,Keith Proctor Pdf

The CSIS Commission on Countering Violent Extremism, cochaired by Tony Blair and Leon Panetta, was formed to develop a comprehensive and actionable blueprint to combat the growing appeal of violent extremism in the United States and abroad. Specifically, the Commission considered what the next U.S. administration must do, in close collaboration with governmental and nongovernmental partners, to diminish the appeal of extremist ideologies and narratives. This report is the culmination of the Commission’s work.