IPCS - Terrorism

The Control Orders Regime in the UK
Imran Awan examines the implications of the exisitng control order regime and reasons for reforming the same

Tackling Extremism in Purulia and Bankura
Souvik Chatterji draws attention to the backwardness of the western districts of West Bengal to explain the spread of the Maoists in the region

Interpreting "Glorification" of Terrorism
Imran Awan argues that the UK's Terrorism Act allows for the violation of civil liberties

Terror Bytes
Siddharth Ramana argues that rather than ban technology services, the Indian government should upgrade its monitoring mechanisms

Good Riddance: The End of Imed Mugniyeh
Siddharth Ramana looks at the fallout of the assassination of the terrorist mastermind in Syria

IC-814: Facts, Trial, Verdict, and Implications
Gautam Chawla argues that the verdict of the hijacking case holds little value for the survivors for it offers too little too late

Understanding Minority-Perpetrated Terrorism
Firdaus Ahmed argues that the association of terrorist groups within India with radical Islam is tactical rather than strategic

Who Killed Benazir?
Siddharth Ramana analyzes the events leading up to the former Pakistani Prime Minister's assassination

The Swat Offensive
Devyani Srivastava argues that the conflict in the Pakistan's Swat Valley reflects a growing eastward spread of religious extremism

Dealing with Adivasi Resentment in Assam
Souvik Chatterji suggests remedies for the tribal problem in the light of the recent train blasts engineered by the ANLA

Charitable Organization and Terrorist Funding: The Case of Muslim Aid Bangladesh
Vinita Priyedarshi elucidates on the connection between charitable organizations and the funds available to terrorists

Media Coverage of the Ajmer and Ludhiana Blasts
Vaishali V Raman critiques the media's approach to covering terrorist incidents

India, Pakistan for joint effort to counter terrorism
Shamsur Rabb Khan asserts the significance of the Indo-Pak Anti-Terrorism Mechanism

Security Concerns in Siliguri
Souvik Chatterji draws attention to the importance of Siliguri as a base for growing militant activities in the Northeast

Poor Policing and Weak Intelligence Gathering
M Shamsur Rabb Khan highlights several deficiencies plaguing the Indian Police-force structure

Combating International Terrorism
Report of Seminar held at the IPCS on 24 September 2007

Hyderabad Blasts: What do they Portend?
Sujoyini Mondal argues that the recent Hyderabad blasts symbolize the rise of urban terror with substantial local support

The Hyderabad Bombers: Will Anyone Learn Anything?
P R Chari laments New Delhi's diminishing credibility in light of the shoddy investigations and stale reactions following the terrorist strikes

The Meeting of Experts on Biological Weapons
Ajay Lele overviews the Meeting of Experts on the recently held Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention

Naxals-LTTE nexus in Tamil Nadu: An Alliance in the Making?
Devyani Srivastava warns of closer ties between the Naxals and the LTTE in the near future

Terrorism's True Roots
P R Chari exposes some myths pertaining to the roots of terrorism and seeks the motivations behind terrorist acts

The Philippines Human Security Act: Will it be Successful?
Pankaj Kumar Jha has reservations about the effectiveness of the Human Security Act in countering terrorism in the Philippines

Back-Fire: An Airport Car Bomb Attack
David Smith reviews the effect of the recent car bombing in Glasgow

Implications of Abu Dujana's Arrest
Pankaj Kumar Jha posits that the recent arrest of the wanted Jemaah Islamiyah leader demonstrates the success of Indonesia's anti-terror strategy

Menace in Manipur: Regrouping Islamic Militant Outfits
Thangjam Khurshchev Singh argues that the coming together of Islamic militant outfits in Manipur threatens to destabilize the state and the region

ULFA's Strategy of Terror
Upasana Mahanta examines ULFA's motivations behind the recent spurt in violence in Assam

The Gorakhpur Blasts: Symptom of a Rising Threat
Devyani Srivastava highlights the ramifications of the Gorakhpur blasts for the security of the country

Tracking Terror - South India Vulnerable
Rajat Kumar Kujur calls for future counterterrorist measures to take into account the increasing susceptibility of South India to terrorism

Naxal Attack with a Vengeance in Chhattisgarh
Devyani Srivastava says that the the recent attack by the Maoists in the state is an attempt to consolidate their strength

India and the World
Report of the interaction with the US Air war College held on 14 March 2007 at the IPCS

Peace in Assam: The Current Issues and Implications
Upasana Mahanta examines the contours of the present deadlock in the peace negotiations in Assam

Collateral Damage in Afghanistan: A Blow to the Battle for Hearts and Minds
Srinjoy Bose examines the consequences of ensuing collateral damage by the Coalition forces on the support for Karzai's government.

Tackling Terrorism
Saumitra Mohan argues for a comprehensive security apparatus that would require the active participation of civil society

Terrorism: The Dilemma of Definition
Prakash Chandra Jha argues that the delay in reaching a universally acceptable definition of terrorism has serious consequences for the fight against terror

Suicide Terrorism - Iraq 2006
Devyani Srivastava analyzes the nature of suicide attacks in Iraq in 2006

Suicide Terrorism - South Asia 2006
PG Rajamohan provides an overview of suicide attacks in 2006 in the South Asian region

Destination Karnataka: Multiple Terror Threats
Rajat Kumar Kujur argues that the increasing vulnerability of Karnataka to terrorist threats is a direct result of inequitable economic growth in the state

Semiotics of Terrorism: A 'Symbolic' Understanding of the LTTE
N Manoharan examines the significance of the symbol of the Tiger in LTTE ideology

Terrorism Financing
Report of IPCS seminar held on 2 January 2007 (Speaker: Dr. Moyara Ruehsen)

Dhiren Barot's Conviction: Are the Rules of the Game changing?
Alok Rashmi Mukhopadhyay argues that Barot's conviction indicates how serious the British judicial system is on terror-related cases post-7/7

South India: A Potential Terrorist Target
Anil Kamboj argues that counter-terrorism operations require better networking and assessment of intelligence data.

Why no Indian Muslims in International Jihad: A Response
Jacob Chiriqui and L. Venkateshwaran argue that secularism and democracy are pivotal in moderating the growth of radical ideologies in India.

Mumbai Train Blasts: SIMI and LeT Linkages
Bibhu Prasad Routray examines the linkages between SIMI, LeT and other militant outfits

The Mumbai Train Blasts: Questions and Answers
PR Chari attempts to answer questions that have arisen in the wake of the Mumbai train blasts

Abu Musab Al - Zarqawi: Iraq upshot
Rekha Chakravarthi speculates on the consequences of Zarqawi's death on Al-Qaeda strategy in Iraq

Lashkar-e-Taiba: Unmasking the New Face
Sameer Suryakant Patil dissects the rationale behind LeT's strategy to set-up sleeper cells across India

Varanasi Bomb Blasts : A Preliminary Assessment
PR Chari identifies possible actors and motivations behind the bomb blasts in Varanasi

Suicide Terrorism in Afghanistan: Taliban's New Game Plan
Supriya Singh highlights the rising incidence of suicide attacks in Afghanistan and elucidates the Taliban's rationale for employing this tactic

The Glorification of Suicide Terrorism
Rohit Honawar examines the reasons that lead to the glorification of suicide terrorists and the sensationalism attached with this morbid act

Women Suicide Bombers: Unchartered Territory
Rohit Honawar analyses the problems that Women Suicide Bombers pose for security agencies

Is Bangladesh heading for trouble?
Bibhu Prasad Routray reviews the recent growth of terrorism in Bangladesh

Would the EU ban LTTE?
Alok Rashmi Mukhopadhyay assess likelihood of a ban on the LTTE by the European Union and its implications for LTTE

Blasts in London: Tremors in Pakistan
Antonia Porter analyses the fallout of the London bombings on Pakistan's religious schools and the authenticity of Gen. Musharraf's pledge to rein in extremists

Maritime Terrorism Or Piracy - Is India Prepared?
Rohit Honawar highlights the possibility of terrorist attacks on the high seas and threat it poses to countries such as India

LTTE and Its Disclaimers
Radhavinod Raju dwells into the annals of LTTE's history to elucidate the rationale behind its policy of political assassinations, and the subsequent disclaimers issued by the Tigers

Sri Lanka, LTTE and Lakshman Kadirgamar: Revenge as an Ideology
D. Suba Chandran elucidates the chilling fashion in which the LTTE has internalised and fine-tuned 'revenge' as a part of its ideology

Ceasefire, Peace Process and War Clouds in Sri Lanka
R. Ramasubramanian analyses the prospect of an outbreak of violence in Sri Lanka in the wake of Lakshman Kadirgamar's assassination

Coercive Maritime Diplomacy
Vijay Sakhuja highlights the emerging trend wherein private security firms and rating agencies are setting the international maritime agenda by employing coercive means

9/11 to 7/7: Time to keep the Promises
Seema Sridhar examines Pakistan's efforts to clampdown on 'terror' since 9/11 and the renewed pressure it is facing after the London bombings

After The 7/7 Media Circus
David Smith critiques the Western hypocrisy in addressing the issue of terrorism in the wake of the London bombings

Natural Resources as a Cause for Naxalite Problem?
Veer Singh contends that apart from natural resources, there are various other parametres that have to be factored while analysing the Naxal issue

The Other Militants: Lingering Baluchi Nationalism
Todd Armstrong elaborates on Pakistan's unique problems in Baluchistan and its wider ramifications on the geopolitics in the region

Al Qaedaism: An Anarchic Philosophy?
Eric Koo Peng Kuan elaborates upon the philosophical leanings of the Al Qaeda and its future objectives

From Ayodhya to London - II: "Lest we Forget"
Rohit Honawar highlights important questions about politics, society and the media that arose in the aftermath of the recent bombings

From Ayodhya to London - I: Terror In Our Backyard
Rohit Honawar traces the thread of terrorist violence that binds the attacks at Ayodhya, London, and the war on terror

MANPADS Menace
Prashant Dikshit sheds light on the variety of surface to air missiles and the continued threat of their usage by non-state actors

Tigers with Fins: Naval Wing of the LTTE
N Manoharan provides an overview of the LTTE's naval wing, the Sea Tigers

Looking Beyond Bio-Weapons and Bio-Terrorism in South Asia
Dr Suba Chandran looks beyond the likelihood of bio-terrorism and the use of bio-weapons in South Asia

Container Security Initiative: Is India Serious About Its Maritime Trade?
Vijay Sakhuja on the urgent need for Indian ports to be CSI compliant for benefits to trade and for security considerations

Iraq in Turmoil: Rising Insurgency, Lowering of Expectations
Harsh V Pant on the factors that encouraged the recent upsurge in the insurgency in Iraq and the dampening of US expectations of a return to normalcy

Revisiting Indo-Pak 2002 Border Confrontation - I: Why 13 December?
Suba Chandran on how the Parliament attack on 13 December was a result of the convergence of Pakistani and jihadi interests, albeit with different objectives and aimed at fulfilling different strategies

India's Security against Bio-weapons Attack: Mission Possible?
KS Manjunath in a book release report discusses India's defense preparedness against bio-weapons and bio-terrorism

Will ULFA Wilt Under US Heat?
Wasbir Hussain analyses the significance of and possible reasons for the US action of declaring the ULFA a terrorist organization

Bangladesh Factor Affecting Insurgency in North-East
Anil Kamboj comments on the role of Bangladesh in the growth and sustenance of insurgency in Northeast India

Vacillating Andhra Naxal Policy
P V Ramana comments on the rising capabilities of the Naxalites even as the Andhra Government's policy is found wavering

Peace Bus on a Bumpy Road
Kavita Suri writes on the bumpy road ahead for the Kashmir Peace Bus owing to militant threats

Tigers with Wings - Air Power of the LTTE
N Manoharan examines the development of air wing by the LTTE and the consequent security implications

Can Musharraf be Trusted? - He is Bidding his Time to Strike
Wilson John enumerates the reasons as to why Musharraf cannot be trusted

How Did Bangladesh Become an Epicenter of Islamic Terrorism?
Satish Kumar portends that the fundamentalist rot in Bangladesh is a strategic challenge for India

Profiling the Fidayeen Attacks: Suicide and Suicidal Terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir
Suba Chandran raises pertinent questions about fidayeen attacks in Kashmir and its relation to the general phenomenon of suicide terrorism world wide

Unrest Continues (Northeast Regional Media Survey, 1- 31 March 2005)
Bibhu Prasad Routray presents a survey of important news, editorials and analysis as was reported in the regional media of Northeast India during March 2005

ULFA: Defying Prophecies of Doom
Bibhu Prasad Routray says that security scenario in Assam remains as dim as before due to failure to start negotiations and failure of military operations

Thirty years of BTWC
Ajey Lele examines as to why the BTWC has remained ineffective after thirty years of existence

Virtual Reality: What Cyber Terrorism is all about?
N Manoharan explains what 'cyber terrorism' is all about

Terrorist's Underwater Strategy
Vijay Sakhuja writes about terrorist strategy to carry out underwater attacks on maritime assets in ports and harbours

Northeast Regional Media Survey, February 2005
Bibhu Prasad Routray surveys the media of Northeast India for important news, articles and opinions

Silencing International Obligations and The Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958
Rajat Rana says that all the three organs of the government have been unanimous in their act of violating international human rights obligations by continuing to defend the AFSPA

The Idea of Indifference & Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958
Rajat Rana examines how the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958, has institutionalized a 'superior grade of indifference' towards marginalised peoples

Manipur: Rebels as Moral Police
Wasbir Hussain examines the increasing causes of moral policing by insurgents in Manipur and their motives

Talks with the UNLF: A Non-starter
Bibhu Prasad Routray opines that for talks to start between Manipur insurgents and the Government of India, the insurgents have to drop the sovereignty clause

Peace with NDFB: Remnants of an Ill Diagnosis
Bidhan S Laishram sees the the present stalemate of initiating peace talks with the NDFB a remnant of failure to pursue a policy of inclusive peace talks in the Northeast

Fighting India's War against Terrorism
Dharini Nathwani argues how India's fight against terrorism remains very much of a national effort despite the global war against terrorism launched by the US

Al-Zarqawi: The Name Behind Iraq's Growing Terror Network
Rohit Honawar profiles Al-Zarqawi, an associate of Osama Bin Laden and the man held responsible for the terror in Iraq

The Unabated Menace of Sea Piracy
Vijay Sakhuja assesses the incidents of piracy and hurdles to a regional cooperative mechanism to counter it

Insurgent Politics & Dhaka's Role
Rani P Das examines the role of Bangladesh in insurgency in Northeast India as is being revealed in the politics surrounding detention or extradition of Anup Chetia, an ULFA leader

Dialogue with Naxals: Doomed to Fail
Prafulla Ketkar argues that the talks with Naxals ended in failure primarily because it was approached by the Government of Andhra Pradesh as a populist policy without any ground works

The Bizarre and Seductive Allure of Suicide Terrorism
Eric Koo Peng Kuan examines the motives of suicide terrorism and the tactics that may help counter it

Naga Peace Process (Northeast Media Survey, January 2005)
Bibhu Prasad Routray presents important news, articles and opinions as appeared in the regional media of the Northeast in January 2005

Tsunamis and the War on Terror
Mathew Angus finds the recent Tsunami an occasion to politically and morally question the war on terror enthusiastically being pursued by the governments

Maoist Insurgency in Nepal
Meha Dixit looks into the origins and nature of insurgency in Nepal

Suicide Terrorism in Indonesia
Eric Koo Peng Kuan analyses various aspects of suicide terrorism in Indonesia

Towards A More Secure World (Part 1) - The UN High Level Panel's Report
Maj Gen Dipankar Banerjee, in the first part of the article, reviews the UN High Level Panel Report that recommended measures for effective collective security

Terrorists in Uniform: ULFA's Boastful Claims
Bibhu Prasad Routray says that recruitment processes to state police forces have not been as fool-proof as that to the central security forces

Overshadowing Osama: Abu Musab al-Zarqawi as Terror Master Mind
Animesh Roul gives a profile of the terror master-mind al-Zarqawi and his activities in Iraq

Theories of Conflict Resolution : An Analysis
Meha Dixit analyses the various theories of conflict resolution

Suicide Attacks in September 2004 - The Asian Ring of Fire
Suba Chandran, reviewing the spate of suicide attacks around the world in September, analyses the form it would take hereafter in concerned countries

A More Robust Response Against Terrorism Required
Amit Jain says a robust response to terrorism would have to enlist an active support of the civil society worldwide

Terrorism and International Security
Report of seminar held at the IPCS on 3 September 2004 (Speaker: Dr Dibyesh Anand, University of Bath)

Hizb-ut-Tahrir-al-Islami: Profile of a New Suicide Terror in Central Asia
PG Rajamohan writes on the emergence of a new fundamentalist terrorism in Central Asia

Al Qaeda and Bangladesh
Anand Kumar comments on the growth of groups to allied al-Qaeda in Bangladesh

Nepal: Children in Maoist Ranks
P V Ramana examines the abduction and indoctrination of children by Maoists in Nepal

ULFA’s Self-Denial: the Referendum Rhetoric
Bidhan S Laishram says the call for referendum by the ULFA is an act of self-denial that may lead it to pure terror

Military Operation in South Waziristan: A Corollary of War on Terror (Part II)
Razia Sultana examines what necessitated the Wana operations and what the future demands in the concluding part of the two part article

Military Operation in South Waziristan: A Corollary of War on Terror (Part I)
Razia Sultana provides a cultural and historical background of the inhabitants of South Waziristan in Pakistan in the first of a two part article

Bangladesh: Turning into another Afghanistan?
Praveen Kumar analyses the significance of the recent arms haul in Bangladesh for its neighbours

Symbolic Gestures: 'Tiger' and Militant Groups
N Manoharan explores the reasons for militant groups' obsession with the name/symbol of 'Tiger'

Terror Déjà vu: The Eleventh Day Itch and Spain
Animesh Roul analyses the changed political scenario in Madrid after the recent terrorist attack

Dissension in Tiger Camp
Radhavinod Raju comments on the infighting within the LTTE camp and its likely outcomes

Abu Salem: From Tailor to Don
Prafulla Ketkar traces the metamorphosis of Abu Salem and analyses the significance of his extradition

Time for a Long Wait
Bibhu Prasad Routray analyses the prospects for multiplied peace talks with Northeast insurgents

Nuclear Jehad
Bobby Sharma looks into the necessity of recalling the military and restoring real democracy in Pakistan

Afghanistan: The Forgotten Front against War on Terror
Niraj Kumar writes on factors accounting for America?s limited success in the fight against terror in Afghanistan

Bhutan launches military operations (North East Regional Media Survey, 16-31 December 2003)
Bibhu Prasad Routray surveys issues as reported in the north east media over the last fortnight of the year

Bhutan?s Offensive against the Terrorists
Anand Kumar says internal security compulsions have led Bhutan to launch military operations against Indian insurgent organisations camped in southern Bhutan

Bodoland Territorial Council Formed (Northeast Regional Media Survey: 1-15 December 2003)
Bibhu Prasad Routray covers insurgency and refugees news in the northeast Indian media

Bhutan: Timing an Assault
Wasbir Hussian dwells on the factors that influenced Bhutan to act decisively against Indian militants inside Bhutan

Cease Fire, Not Vigilance
Maj Gen Yashwant Deva (Retd) cautions against taking the ceasefire as the final road and recommends continued vigilance

Kidnap and Murder of Minister’s Daughter ((Regional Media Survey, 1-15 November 2003)
Bibhu Prasad Routray encapsulates the burning issues in the northeast as reflected in the local media during the first half of November 2003

New Sanctuary for Terror
Anand Kumar says purging Bangladesh of extremists in refuge will have to be considered for an effective war on terror

Manipur: Need To Bridge the Valley and the Hills
Bibhu Prasad Routray argues that the real threat to Manipur?s territorial integrity lies in the entrenched emotional divide between the Valley and the Hills

Agitation in Manipur (Regional Media Survey, 1-15 October 2003)
Bibhu Prasad Routray presents a glimpse of the burning issues in India’s troubled North Eastern Region as reflected in the Media during the first fortnight of October 2003

Child Soldiers ? III: ?Baby Brigades? of the LTTE
N Manoharan argues for a more specific mechanism to check recruitment of child soldiers by the LTTE

Rebel Storm in Assam’s Tea Bowl
Wasbir Hussain talks about the renewed threat to Assam’s tea industry from the ULFA

Indonesia: Traumatic Past and Troubled Present
Gautam K Jha warns of a threat from the rising Islamic fundamentalist tide in Indonesia

Child Soldiers ? II: Preference for Children and Preference by Children
N Manoharan describes why children are preferred for soldiering and how they drift into the business of war

Spurt in Militant Violence- Tough Times for the Security Forces
Amin Masoodi traces the new challenges before security forces in the face of growing recklessness of militant violence in Kashmir

Kuka Parray’s killing ? A setback to the peace process
Amin Masoodi comments on the assassination of Kuka Parray

Child Soldiers ? I: A Factual Overview
N Manoharan provides a factual overview on child soldiers

Naxal Assault: Growing Vulnerability of Bihar Police
Sanjay K Jha comments on the lack of efficacy of the police force in the state of Bihar

Refugees and Security: The Cases of Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram
Paolienlal Haokip opines that unresolved refugee situations in the North East can pose threats to security in the region

Widening the Discourse on Terror
Firdaus Ahmed argues that an adherence to democratic principles is a necessary part of a political response to terrorism

India and Israel: Common Cause against Terrorism?
Sonika Gupta argues against the proposed Indo-Israeli cooperation against terrorism

Operation Spider Web in Bangladesh
Anand Kumar says that the inherent weaknesses in the Bangladesh police organization rendered Operation Spider Web toothless

Recent Terrorist Strikes ? Causes and Remedies
Report of the IPCS seminar held on 12 September 2003

Indonesia: Islamisation or Terrorization
Gautam K Jha comments on the violent turn of Indonesia?s process of Islamisation

Mumbai Blasts: Some Personal Reflections
Prafulla Ketkar gives an account of the blasts in Mumbai in August 2003

Kashmir: The Current Situation
Report of the IPCS seminar held on 6 August 2003

The Changing Face of Terror in Southeast Asia
Aisha Sultanat examines the nature of terrorist operations in Southeast Asia

Female Suicide Bombers: A Political Perspective
Jabin T Jacob examines the motivations of female suicide bombers

Arunachal Pradesh: A Focus on Security Concerns
Paolienlal Haokip traces the three security problems in Arunachal Pradesh in the backdrop of the recent change of government in the state

Bogra Ammo Haul and Cross-Border Links of Northeast Terrorists
Anand Kumar comments on the recent ammunition haul in Bogra in Bangladesh

India?s Security Wastes and Bhutan?s Misery
Paolienlal Haokip says Bhutan?s possible military approach to expel Indian rebels from its soil could fail with adverse consequences unless?

Indian Militants Sit Pretty in Bhutan
Praveen Kumar looks at the options of the Bhutanese government against Indian militants on its territory

Fundamentalism and the ISI in Northeast Insurgency
PG Rajamohan looks at the element of fundamentalism in the northeast insurgency

Suicide Terrorism in South Asia: From Promised Land to Presumed Land
Suba Chandran brings to light the crucial differences between the various suicide terrorists in South Asia

Narco-trafficking: Non-military threat in India?s Eastern Border
Nihar Ranjan Nayak draws attention to rampant drug abuse and trafficking along India?s northeastern border

Lessons of Surankote
Report of the IPCS roundtable discussion held on 13 June 2003

Will LTTE Give Peace a Chance?
Cdr Vijay Sakhuja questions the LTTE?s commitment to the peace process given frequent reports of incidents involving the Sea Tigers

Drug Trafficking in Punjab: An ISI Game Plan to Revive Militancy
Nihar Ranjan Nayak draws attention to rampant drug abuse and trafficking along India?s western border

Advantage People’s War Group
PV Ramana cautions that meticulous planning by the PWG prior to their attacks is placing the security forces at a disadvantage

Pakistan and Terrorism: High time the US calls a Spade a Spade
Parama Sinha Palit calls for an unbiased approach in the American war against terror

Casablanca: Al Qaeda?s Maritime Node
Cdr Vijay Sakhuja points out that the recent Casablanca bombings reveal Morocco as an important node in the international terrorist network

Politics and Insurgency: Not So Strange Bed-Fellows
Bibhu Prasad Routray exposes the nexus between the politicians and the insurgents

Bangladesh: Of Terrorists, Gun Runners and Pirates
Cdr Vijay Sakhuja exposes the little known but explosive piracy situation off Bangladesh?s coast

Fuelling Dissent: Anti-terror Laws in India’s Northeast
Bibhu Prasad Routray points out that notwithstanding the collusion between human rights organizations, anti-terror laws must be employed responsibly

Tigresses of Lanka: From Girls to Guerillas
Manoharan analyses the reasons behind the large number of women cadres in the LTTE

Assam: Retreat to Violence?
Bibhu Prasad Routray says the recent escalation of ULFA-perpetrated violence in Assam can be used to mobilize the masses against the outfit

Bangladesh: Islamists come out in the open
Anand Kumar says the presence of radical Islamists in Bangladesh had harmed the country?s image and dealing with them rather than denying their presence can help the government redeem the situation

Infiltration into J&K: Information Chaos
Nihar Nayak highlights the need to have uniformity in official statements regarding infiltration in Kashmir

Space Terrorism: Is it a Possibility?
Sqn Ldr Ajay Lele evaluates the possibilities of terrorism in outer space

MDF: A Whirlwind in Formation
Nihar Nayak exposes the little known new extremist outfit, Muslim Defence Force, operating in Tamil Nadu

Who Steers Al Qaeda?s Fleet?
Cdr Vijay Sakhuja strings together various incidents that expose the Pakistan-Greek connection behind al Qaeda?s fleet

Terrorism and Organized Crime in India
Suba Chandran exposes the linkages between organized crime and terrorism in the Indian context

Militating against Democracy in Tripura
Praveen Kumar looks into the threat to democracy in Tripura due to militancy

War Against Terrorism: Is Pakistan the Next Target? (Pakistan Media Survey, 1-15 January 2003)
Suba Chandran looks into the issue of war against terrorism through Pakistan English Media

Peace drizzles in the Northeast
Bibhu Prasad Routray says that peace can be made to be contagious by peaceful settlements emerging from ongoing dialogues with some insurgent groups in the Northeast

‘Copy cat’ PWG and the al Qaeda cell model
PV Ramana reports the formation of Permanent Action Teams in the PWG and analyzes its implications

Outfits of Suicide Terror: A Ready Reckoner
Manoharan provides a comprehensive reference on suicide terrorists. Last updated: 8 July 2004

Arresting the Messenger
Anand Kumar criticizes the Bangladesh government’s recent drive against criminals and terrorists as being politically motivated and flawed to deal with extremists and fundamentalists

Operation Clean Heart: Bangladesh’s National War against Terror
Rajamohan opines that Bangladesh’s recent operation against terrorism augers well for the region as the whole

Terrorism or Freedom Struggle: The Free Aceh Movement
Vijay Sakhuja highlights the threat posed by the Free Aceh Movement to maritime security in the Malacca Strait

Counter-Insurgency in the Northeast: A Counter-Perspective - II
Paolienlal Haokip advocates a multi-pronged approach involving good governance, optimal political decentralization and focused academic attention to solve the insurgency in North East India

Suicide Terrorism: An Historical Account
N Manoharan traces the history of suicide attacks and links it to contemporary suicide terrorism

Preventing Terrorism or Protecting Human Rights?
Prafulla Ketkar argues that human rights must be seen as an integral part of the war against terrorism, and not as an obstacle

Moscow Hostage Crisis: Lessons for India
KM Parivelan believes that India could draw lessons from the Moscow hostage drama in tackling the growing challenge of terrorism

Russian Roulette in the Theatre of Terror
Animesh Roul recounts the Moscow Hostage Crisis to underscore the fact that the Russian leadership is devising plans to counter terrorism

Bali Bombings: An Indication of the Things to Come
Aisha Sultanat is apprehensive of Southeast Asia becoming a potential theatre of terrorist activities and suggests ways of avoiding this development

Dirty Bomb: A Scoop or a Hoax