This book explains the origins and nature of terrorism in
Pakistan and examines the social, political and economic factors
that have contributed to the rise of political violence there.
Since 9/11, the state of Pakistan has come to be regarded as the
epicentre of terrorist activity committed in the name of Islam. The
central argument of this volume suggests that terrorism in Pakistan
has, in essence, been manufactured to suit the interests of mundane
political and class interests and effectively debunks the myth of
'Islamic terrorism'. A logical consequence of this argument is that
the most effective way of combating terrorism in Pakistan lies in
addressing the underlying political, social and economic problems
facing the country.
After exploring the root causes of terrorism in Pakistan, the
author goes on to relate the historical narrative of the
development of the Pakistani state to the theories and questions
raised by Critical Terrorism Studies (CTS) scholars. The book will
therefore make an important contribution to CTS scholarship as well
as presenting an analysis of the many complex factors that have
shaped the rise of Pakistani terrorism.
This book will be of great interest to students of Critical
Terrorism Studies, Asian history and politics, Security Studies and
IR in general.
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