Terrorism: The Crisis Of Islam By Bernard Lewis
Terrorism
“Most Muslims are not fundamentalists, and more fundamentalists are not terrorists, but more present day terrorists are Muslims and proudly identify themselves as such.” writes Bernard Lewis in ‘The Crisis of Islam’. But Dr. Martin Luther King logically said, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”
Terrorism has no absolute and globally accepted definition and its interpretation can easily be used or abused to suite particular needs. The adage that “one man’s terrorist is another’s freedom fighter” reveals the wide range of variations in its interpretation but, if simply stated, terror is extreme or intense fear. It is a psychological state, which combines the physical and mental efforts to create dread and insecurity.
GLOBALLY ACCEPTED DEFINITIONS:
“Acts committed with the aim of seriously intimidating a …show more content…
Despite the AQ Khan nuclear proliferation crisis, the US gave Pakistan the status of ‘Major Non-NATO Ally’.
Debate in Pakistan- either war against terror is ours or of US.
Prolonged military rule of Mushraf aided by US. Acute economic crisis.
Pakistan has adversely affected by terrorism than any other country of the world. Although, Pakistan is a victim of terrorism is being labeled as a state sponsoring terrorism.
Lot of time and energy of Pakistan is being consumed to make world understand that Pakistan is not the sponsor of terrorism but it’s a victim, and while doing so it is being forced to make compromises on vital interests. Even the friendly countries like China, Iran, Indonesia started looking towards Pakistan with suspicion.
COUNTER TERRORISM STRATEGY:
Obama should avoid Bush’s policies of use of force to avoid further military and financial losses. Involving UNSC & OIC would be in the interest of US to minmise anti US sentiments in the Muslim
“Most Muslims are not fundamentalists, and more fundamentalists are not terrorists, but more present day terrorists are Muslims and proudly identify themselves as such.” writes Bernard Lewis in ‘The Crisis of Islam’. But Dr. Martin Luther King logically said, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”
Terrorism has no absolute and globally accepted definition and its interpretation can easily be used or abused to suite particular needs. The adage that “one man’s terrorist is another’s freedom fighter” reveals the wide range of variations in its interpretation but, if simply stated, terror is extreme or intense fear. It is a psychological state, which combines the physical and mental efforts to create dread and insecurity.
GLOBALLY ACCEPTED DEFINITIONS:
“Acts committed with the aim of seriously intimidating a …show more content…
Despite the AQ Khan nuclear proliferation crisis, the US gave Pakistan the status of ‘Major Non-NATO Ally’.
Debate in Pakistan- either war against terror is ours or of US.
Prolonged military rule of Mushraf aided by US. Acute economic crisis.
Pakistan has adversely affected by terrorism than any other country of the world. Although, Pakistan is a victim of terrorism is being labeled as a state sponsoring terrorism.
Lot of time and energy of Pakistan is being consumed to make world understand that Pakistan is not the sponsor of terrorism but it’s a victim, and while doing so it is being forced to make compromises on vital interests. Even the friendly countries like China, Iran, Indonesia started looking towards Pakistan with suspicion.
COUNTER TERRORISM STRATEGY:
Obama should avoid Bush’s policies of use of force to avoid further military and financial losses. Involving UNSC & OIC would be in the interest of US to minmise anti US sentiments in the Muslim