ABOUT THE BOOK
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In modern times, terrorism has
emerged as a scourge and South Asia is the
region where terrorist groups of almost all varieties have operated. However,
countering the challenge from terrorism came on the international agenda only
after the attacks of 9/11.
This book is an attempt to study
the problem of terrorism in South Asia, which
has often been perceived at its hub. The contributors to the volume belonging
to South Asian region have provided valuable insights on the issue of terrorism
and have also suggested measures to deal with the problem. They consider
terrorism as a phenomenon that has been harmful to society, economy and polity
of the South Asian nations. At the same time they also point out that there
should not be overemphasis on the use of force. In fact, a calibrated use of force is likely to be
more effective. Ultimately, if terrorism is to be comprehensively defeated then
ideologies and root causes that propel it further need to be tackled properly.
ABOUT Author
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Dr.
Anand Kumar is an Associate Fellow at the Institute for Defence Studies and
Analyses (IDSA), New Delhi.
After completing his PhD from School
of International Studies,
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), he joined the IDSA in 2007. His area of
specialization is Counter-terrorism, South Asian politics, Bangladesh, Maldives, Proliferation of Small
arms and Low intensity conflicts. Before joining IDSA he worked at South Asia
Analysis Group on similar themes. He has also been with the Institute for
Conflict Management which specializes on Counter-terrorism.
He has published around 20
articles in reputed journals, contributed around 10 chapters in edited books
and delivered lectures on security issues both in India and abroad. His latest
article “Shaikh Hasina’s Visit to India
and the future of Indo-Bangladesh Relations” has been published by the Royal
Society for Asian Affairs, London
in their official journal Asian Affairs.
He has published many articles in leading newspapers and magazines. Some of the
select publications are “Insurgency in South Asia
muted by war on terror,” The Washington
Times, January 16, 2004 and “ The Jihadi Next Door”, The Washington Times, 20 May 2010.