Radicalization in Pakistan: A Critical Perspective

This book offers a critical analysis of radicalization in Pakistan by deconstructing the global and official state narratives designed to restrain it. Chapters are centered around three themes: educational norms, religious practices, and geo-political aspects. It argues that there is a global agenda that presents Pakistan as the epicenter and sponsor of terrorism, and a domestic agenda that portrays Pakistan as the state that sacrificed and suffered the most in the War on Terror. By delineating both conflicting agendas, the book aims to understand the myths and narratives of radicalization in Pakistan constructed by powerful elites. It provides innovative prescriptions for counter-radicalization policy and will be of interest to researchers in International Relations, Security Studies, Asian Politics, Religious Studies, and Education, particularly in the context of South Asia.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 154 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into a critical analysis of radicalization in Pakistan, deconstructing both the global and official state narratives aimed at containing it. The chapters are organized around three distinct themes: educational norms, religious practices, and geo-political aspects, to explore the prevalent state and global practices that propagate the discourse of Pakistani radicalization. The book argues that there exists a global agenda, which portrays Pakistan as the epicenter and sponsor of terrorism, while a domestic or official agenda portrays Pakistan as the state that has sacrificed the most in the recent War on Terror, gaining sympathy as a victim. By critically examining these conflicting agendas through a comprehensive analysis of global and state practices, the book aims to unravel the myths and narratives of radicalization constructed by powerful elites. This insightful work provides readers with a deeper understanding of this complex phenomenon, particularly in the context of South Asia.

This multidisciplinary critical approach offers innovative prescriptions for counter-radicalization policy, making it of interest to researchers in various fields such as International Relations, Security Studies, Asian Politics, Religious Studies, and Education, particularly in the South Asian region.

Weight: 310g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367620912