When terrorists attempt politics
An evaluation of Lashkar-e-Taiba's pursuit of political transformation
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5723933 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Julian Droogan (0000-0002-8979-6505, Macquarie University, corresponding author), Khuram Iqbal (0000-0001-6703-7180, National Defence University), Syed Adnan Bukhari (Rabdan Academy), Syed Adnan Ali Shah Bukhari (Academy of Public Administration) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 36 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 299-326 |
| Publication date | 2025-02-17 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Small Wars and Insurgencies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0959-2318 • E-ISSN: 1743-9558 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/09592318.2024.2423315 |
| OpenAlex | W4404415513 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 12 |
In recent years, the United Nations (UN) designated terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), a group with links to the Pakistani security establishment, has been pursuing a strategy of political transition. This paper explores whether existing counter-terrorism frameworks such as the UN-led disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) and state-led de-radicalization and disengagement programs adequately explain the transition of terrorist organizations into the political arena. It is argued that a lack of organizational consensus, the failure to evolve an ideological consensus for renouncing violence and endorsing democracy, and unpromising domestic and international political environments are the strongest predictors of difficulties in achieving successful transformation
Political science · Politics · Asian Geopolitics and Ethnography · Chemistry · Law · Politics and Conflicts in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Middle East · Psychology · South Asian Studies and Conflicts
| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |