Pakistan Epicentre of World Terrorism

Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Pakistan: The Epicentre of Islamist Terror and Jihad. 3. Pakistan, Epicentre of Islamic Terrorism. 4. Pakistan as Epicentre of Terrorism: Understanding the Security and Defence Policies. 5. Global Epicentre of Terrorism and Human Rights. 6. Pakistan, ISI and Its Terror Tactics. 7. Understanding Pakistan's Approach to the War on Terror.

Pakistan has truly become now the epicentre of international terror which is another face of international Islamic jihad. If the Pakistani state turns Jihadi the Al Qaeda’s wildest dreams would have been fulfilled. Dire consequences for its neighbourhood and distant lands alike such as China, Central Asian Republics, Europe and US will follow from this. There are already radical Islamist groups active in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan and these will get more virulent. Similarly, Islamism is posing problems in Russia, China and countries further afield like, Thailand, Indonesia and Philippines and these will grow worse. The frightening scenario is also causing anxieties in Pakistan but so far there is no credible evidence yet to suggest that it has had any second thoughts regarding its policy towards India. Apparently, support to groups like LeT, Afghan Taliban and Quetta Shura is considered to be strategically more important than countervailing disadvantages. The Indian options should, therefore, not be limited to just dialogue. They should be determined on the basis of the possibility of a worst case scenario coming to pass. Already, terror has become indigenous in India. If the trend continues the suicide bomber can be expected to make its appearance in India. This book is a modest attempt to discuss all these issues.