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Terrorism in Pakistan: a behavioral sciences perspective.

Asad Tamizuddin Nizami¹, Mowadat Hussain Rana, Tariq Mahmood Hassan

¹Director General, Centre for Trauma Research and Psychosocial Interventions, National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan.

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This review explores terrorism in Pakistan through a behavioral science lens, examining historical, geopolitical, and psychosocial factors. It analyzes individual and group terrorist behaviors, considering societal impacts and ethical dimensions.

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Area of Science:

Behavioral Science
Social Science
Psychology

Background:

Pakistan's global recognition for terrorism and its role in the "war against terrorism".
Geopolitical advantages of the region contrasted with persistent terrorism.
Need for a multidisciplinary approach to understand terrorism in Pakistan.

Purpose of the Study:

To review behavioral science perspectives on terrorism in Pakistan.
To explain terrorism as a complex interplay of historical, geopolitical, anthropological, and psychosocial factors.
To analyze the behavioral and cognitive underpinnings of terrorists at individual and group levels.

Main Methods:

Literature review of behavioral science theories on terrorism.
Application of Western scholarly theories to the Pakistani context.
Analysis of individual and group operative peculiarities.

Main Results:

Terrorism in Pakistan is a multifaceted issue influenced by a complex web of factors.
Behavioral science offers valuable insights into the motivations and actions of terrorists.
Societal schisms and divergent opinions impact the ethical and human rights dimensions of terrorism.

Conclusions:

A behavioral science perspective is crucial for understanding the complexities of terrorism in Pakistan.
Further research is needed to explore the unique psychosocial dynamics of terrorism in the region.
Addressing terrorism requires a comprehensive approach that considers historical, geopolitical, and societal factors.