The last half of the year 2011 was a period of comparative peace in Pakistan in terms of internal armed conflict, acts of terrorism and the consequent casualties. A decrease in the number of suicide attacks and drone strikes were the major contributing factors. Although the security situation is slowly improving as violence has decreased 24 percent in the last two years, Pakistan is still among the most volatile regions in the world. The security situation in Punjab, Kashmir and Islamabad improved considerably but violent incidents increased in the provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Balochistan and FATA in 2011. The writ of the state was partially restored in parts of FATA, but the security situation remained volatile as militants dislodged from their strongholds constantly managed to relocate to other parts of FATA...Read On
‘Pakistanis are Rhetorically Aggressive but Moderate in Action’
The People in Pakistan have a common tendency to use radical rhetoric when discussing other religions, sects, nations, and people, whereas when it comes down to their practical behavior, the majority of Pakistanis are still moderate. The majority of the people in Pakistan do not have a specific lust for bloodshed and violence, however a huge majority wants to see Islamic legislation (Shariah) actually implemented in some form. For them, Shariah is seen as a system ...Read On >>
PIPS Research Journal
Conflict and Peace Studies (Vol.4, No.3)
Papers
1-Bonn Conference 2011: Prospects for Peace and Stability in Afghanistan?
2-Political Economy of Tehrik-i-Taliban Swat
3-Maoist Peace Process in Nepal: A Way Forward for India?
4-Sri Lanka’s Post-conflict Peacebuilding Efforts and Prospects for Positive Peace
Backgrounder
5-Evolution of Militant Groups in Pakistan (II)
Book Review
6-Global Security Watch
PIPS Newsletter:
June-Dec 2011
PIPS Programs Directory: Accomplished and In-process Elements
PIPS Deradicalisation Plan (2007-2013)
PIPS MIP-DV-CR Plan (2008-2012)
A) Research and Analysis
B) Experience Sharing and Policy Advocacy
C) Deradicalization and Counter-Radicalization Interventions
