TERRORISM
Agenda
Definition
Historical perspective
Different types
Ideology
India’s vulnerability
Steps by GOI
Lacunas in government approach
Ethical perspective
What more can be done
Definition
Historical perspective
“Reign of Terror”
Modern terrorism arose in Tsarist Russia
What are CSR Terrorism?
Communal
State sponsored
Reprisal
Terrorism as political
ideology
Opposite to liberalism
Difference among MIST
Militancy
Insurgency
Secessionist movement
Terrorism
A city-based phenomenon?
Complex relation with
democracy
Britain in Northern Ireland- homegrown
Islamic terrorists
Sri Lanka-Tamil Tigers.
Newer form-Lone wolf
attack
Why India is vulnerable to
terrorism?
Hostile neighbours
Porous borders-supply of arms
Illegal migration
Hate speeches
Misguided minorities
Rajinder Sachar Committee has reported in
great detail – India’s Muslims have been
placed in economic and social silos.
Developmental deficit
Uncontrolled social media
Different approaches by GOI to contain terrorism
NATGRID
NIA
NCTC
CCTNS
Amendments to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act
Amendments to the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act,
1967 in 2008 and 2012 have been done
NGS hubs have been set up in Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai
and Hyderabad.
Observation posts have been established. Border
fencing, flood lighting, deployment of modern and hi-
tech surveillance equipment are among other measures
taken by the Centre.
NATGRID
CCTNS
NIA
to combat terrorism and terror financing.
NCTC National Counter Terrorism
Centre
Criticism of NCTC
UAPA
Ethical perspective on
Terrorism
What more can be done?
Political determination to end terrorism
regardless of political (i.e., electoral)
consequences
Professional policing independent of
government interference
High quality intelligence gathering
Smart border management
Trust building among communities
Economic integration of the region
International takeaways
The Counterterrorism Alert System warns
the government and key sectors (drinking
water companies, the energy sector) about
terrorist threats- Netherland
European countries work closely with each
other to combat terrorism. For example, the
European Union has a Counter-Terrorism
Coordinator who harmonises the
counterterrorism activities of the member
states.
Previous years questions
The scourge of terrorism is a grave challenge to national security. What
solutions do you suggest to curb this growing menace? What are the
major sources of terrorist funding?
The diverse nature of India as a multireligious and multi-ethnic society is
not immune to the impact of radicalism which has been in her
neighbourhood. Discuss along with the strategies to be adopted to
counter this environment.
How illegal transborder migration does pose a threat to India’s security?
Discuss the strategies to curb this, bring out the factors which give
impetus to such migration.
How far are India’s internal security challenges linked with border
management, particularly in view of the long porous borders with most
countries of South Asia and Myanmar?
“Terrorism is emerging as a competitive industry over the last few
decades.” Analyse the above statement.
Religious indoctrination via digital media has resulted in Indian youth
joining the ISIS. What is ISIS and its mission? How can ISIS be dangerous
for the internal security of our country?