TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2018//
TI  - Terrorism in Pakistan: the psychosocial context and why it matters
JO  - BJPsych international
A1  - Nizami, Asad Tamizuddin
A1  - Hassan, Tariq Mahmood
A1  - Yasir, Sadia
A1  - Rana, Mowaddat Hussain
A1  - Minhas, Fareed Aslam
SP  - 20
EP  - 22
VL  - 15
IS  - 1
N2  - Terrorism is often construed as a well-thought-out, extreme form of violence to perceived injustices. The after effects of terrorism are usually reported without understanding the underlying psychological and social determinants of the terrorist act. Since '9/11' Pakistan has been at the epicentre of both terrorism and the war against it. This special paper helps to explain the psychosocial perspective of terrorism in Pakistan that leads to violent radicalisation. It identifies the terrorist acts in the background of Pakistan's history, current geopolitical and social scenario. The findings may also act as a guide on addressing this core issue.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 2056-4740
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/bji.2017.9
ID  - ref1
ER  -