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National Action Plan

July 23, 2019
What’s Behind the Philippines’ New Strategy for Countering Violent Extremism?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of a new national action plan on violent extremism.

May 24, 2018
Why Pakistan's Ruling Elite Are Losing the Narrative War Against Radical Islamists
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan's government has lost the brief momentum it had to fight radical Islamist groups.

December 20, 2017
Reviewing Pakistan’s Anti-Terror Fight, 3 Years After the Peshawar School Attack
By Daud Khattak
Why is the world reluctant to recognize Pakistan’s sacrifices in the fight against terrorism? The APS attack and its aftermath serve as a test case.

October 24, 2017
Mainstreaming Islamists: A Dangerous Choice for Pakistan
By Muhammad Daim Fazil
Pakistan has tried before to bring extremists into mainstream politics. It doesn’t end well.

September 28, 2017
The Islamic State's Support Base in Pakistan Continues to Grow
By Umair Jamal
The Islamic State's flag emerges in Pakistan's capital. How serious is the threat?

February 22, 2017
How Pakistan’s Passive Extremists Complicate the Country's Fight Against Terror
By Umair Jamal
After a spate of attacks, efforts by the Pakistani government to rein in terror groups are largely window-dressing.

December 13, 2016
The Central Dilemma in Pakistan's Struggle Against Home-Grown Militancy
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan’s anti-terror campaign faces acute limitations when it comes to action against groups with mass public support.

August 10, 2016
The Quetta Attack Exposes Pakistan’s Misplaced Counterterrorism Priorities
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan cannot afford complacency in its counterterrorism efforts.

June 01, 2016
Pakistan’s Way of Fighting Militancy: Wait Until the War Comes Home
By Umair Jamal
The state’s policy of allowing fundamentalist groups to operate and preach freely in the country has radicalized Pakistani society.

January 26, 2016
Pakistan University Attack: Before the Recital, After the Bullets
By Kiran Nazish
The recent atrocities at Charsadda are a painful reminder of Pakistan's lack of seriousness in combating terrorism.
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