Terrorism in Pakistan: the psychosocial context and why it matters

Terrorism is often construed as a well-thought-out, extreme form of violence to perceived injustices. The after effects of terrorism are usually reported without understanding the underlying psychological and social determinants of the terrorist act. Since ‘9/11’ Pakistan has been at the epicentre o...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Nizami, Asad Tamizuddin, Hassan, Tariq Mahmood, Yasir, Sadia, Rana, Mowaddat Hussain, Minhas, Fareed Aslam
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Cambridge University Press 2018
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Special Paper
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6020923/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29953136
http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/bji.2017.9
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Sumario:Terrorism is often construed as a well-thought-out, extreme form of violence to perceived injustices. The after effects of terrorism are usually reported without understanding the underlying psychological and social determinants of the terrorist act. Since ‘9/11’ Pakistan has been at the epicentre of both terrorism and the war against it. This special paper helps to explain the psychosocial perspective of terrorism in Pakistan that leads to violent radicalisation. It identifies the terrorist acts in the background of Pakistan's history, current geopolitical and social scenario. The findings may also act as a guide on addressing this core issue.

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