Hello Respected Members,
Requesting senior members to have a quick look on my outlines on
"Building Counter-Narrative against Terrorism and Role of Social Sciences"
Outlines:
1. Introduction (Definition of Terrorism with reference to dictionary of social sciences, concept of terrorism and counter narrative approach to tackle terrorism)
2. Brief history of Terrorism
3. Terrorism – A global perspective in digital age (with reference to Ex-COAS discussion in World Economic Forum)
4. Need of counter narrative approach at National and International level (A narrative for winning of hearts and minds as mentioned by ex-DGISPR General Asim Bajwa)
• Whole of nation approach
• Example of Pakistan’s successful approach
o Harmonized civil military approach
o National Action Plan (NAP) and National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA)
o 21st amendment – unusual circumstances and unusual steps
o Outcomes of approach (Facts and figures about reduction in Pakistan)
• International approach – Humanitarian level efforts
• Need of Intelligence sharing (with reference to Ex-COAS discussion in World Economic Forum)
5. Importance of Social Sciences
• Social narrative to deter terrorism (preliminary step to avoid promulgation of terrorism)
• Military operational strategy and ultimate integration requirement
• An amalgamated approach (scientific, intelligence, military, civil and social approach)
• De radicalized centers
o Examples of Pakistan (Saboon etc.)
• Role of Psychologists, and Criminologist
• Suitable socio-economic conditions
• Integration of ex-militants in nation building
• Role of political parties
• Role of media
6. Analytical analysis (percentage role required of social (70%) and military efforts (30%))
7. Conclusion
Please share your experience and advise any changes as might be required.