From Counter-Terrorism to Counter Violent Extremism: An Analysis of Pakistan’s Internal Security Policies

Authors

  • Dr. Muhammad Makki National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)
  • Syed Ali Akash National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)

Keywords:

Counter Terrorism, Violent Extremism, National Internal Security Policy (NISP), National Action Pakistan (NAP)

Abstract

Countering violent extremism has emerged as an important part of Pakistan’s counter-terrorism strategy. This paper aims to discuss how Pakistan’s counter-terrorism strategy has moved beyond the hard measures to counter violent extremism while recognizing and giving precedence to soft measures. In doing so, this paper examines Pakistan’s policy responses, with a specific focus on the promulgation of the National Internal Security Policy 2014-2018 & 2018-2023. Within the context of a wider analytical
discussion, this article argues that several important strands of the internal security policies point towards a significant detachment from traditional hard measures; thus, re-conceptualizing the paradigm in order to address the root causes or structural determinants of violent extremism.

Author Biographies

Dr. Muhammad Makki, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)

Dr. Muhammad Makki is Head of Department of Research (PCS) at the Centre for International Peace and Stability (CIPS), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Pakistan.

Syed Ali Akash, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)

Syed Ali Akash is a Research Associate at the Centre for International Peace and Stability, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST).

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Published

30-06-2021

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2020): PJTR Vol-2 Issue-1 Jan-Jun 2020

Section

Journal Articles