Abstract
De-radicalization is used in the context when an individual is not only get
radicalized but also run through the path of rhetoric to violent extremism. Deradicalization is the only malady to wriggle out from the tangles of terrorism.
Pakistan is at the cross-roads when religious extremism is thriving day by day and
the scourge of terrorism has engulfed the whole Pakistan. The objective of this
research is to explore the various dimensions of the issue, e.g., the root causes of
proliferation of radicalization and extremism in society. The different stages of
radicalization, diverse literature explaining the discourse on militancy, radicalism,
rehabilitation of captured and run away militants, the Swat de-radicalization
Model, success and shortcoming of rehabilitation model in Pakistan. The objective
of this research is to explore the various dimensions of the issue, e.g., the root
causes of proliferation of radicalization and extremism in society. The different
stages of radicalization, diverse literature explaining the discourse on militancy,
radicalism, rehabilitation of captured and run away militants, the Swat deradicalization Model, success and shortcoming of rehabilitation model in Pakistan.
Research methodology Qualitative analysis method approach has been used to
conduct the research work. Data has been collected through the books, newspaper,
articles, journals and reports. Pakistan needs to formulate its home-grown deradicalization policy to combat this Frankenstein monster of Radicalization. Swat
Deradicalization Model has played an effective role in the elimination of terrorism
and countering violent extremism. The insightful analysis of the incumbent
counter terrorism policies and strategies will enhance the vision and help in
abridging the lacunas and gaps for effective de-radicalizations offensive.
Asim Shahzad Gill , Ghulam Mustafa , Muhammad Rizwan. (2020) De-radicalization in Pakistan: Implication of Swat Model, Journal of the Research Society of Pakistan, Volume 57, Issue 1.
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