Terrorism and Militancy in South Asia [Hardcover]

Niranjan Dass (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 31, 2006 | ISBN-10: 8175330988 | ISBN-13: 978-8175330986 | Edition: First

This book reviews the terrorist environment in South Asia, concentrating on Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India, but also including Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal with US led counter terrorism efforts focused especially on southeast asia, the existence of international terrorist groups and their supporters in south asia is identified as a threat to both regional stability to the attainment of central U.S. policy goals. Al Quaeda forces that fled from afghanistan with their taliban supporters remain active on Pakistani territory and Al quaeda believe to have links with indegeneous pakistani terrorist groups that have conducted anti-western attacks and that support separatist militancy in Indian Kashmir. A significant portion of pakistan's ethnic pashtun population is reported to sympathize with the Taliban and even Al Quaeda

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About the Author

Niranjan Das has obtained his M. Phil from C.C. Singh University. He is an assistant professor of International Politics at DAV college of arts and commerce, where he co-directs the students towards role of politics in international environment. His research interests are in discovering terrorism and theor activities in South Asia. His recent papers have appeared in International Security Magazines and in Jurnals. He also participated in various conferences and seminars organised by Govt. and Private organisations.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 412 pages
• Publisher: MD Publications Pvt Ltd; First edition (December 31, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 8175330988
• ISBN-13: 978-8175330986
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.8 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,352,529 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)