WHAT HAPPENS ON THE OTHER SIDE AFFECTS US HERE Tariq Parvez Pakistan 28042015 Scheme of Presentation Introduction Terrorist threat environment in Pakistan Areas of Convergence in CTCVE ID: 336580
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BEYOND THE FIVE EYES:
WHAT HAPPENS ON THE OTHER SIDE AFFECTS US HERE
Tariq
Parvez
Pakistan
28-04-2015Slide2
Scheme of Presentation
Introduction
Terrorist threat environment in Pakistan Areas of Convergence in CT/CVECollaborative MeasuresConclusion
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Introduction
Post 9/11, terrorist threat not abated.
Greater emphasis on CVE needed CVE needs new strategies and new partnerships for
Comprehending the threat dimensions
Developing a joint response
Dec 16 terrorist attack in Peshawar,killing more than 150 incl 100 children, turning point in Pakistan CT response
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Terrorist Threat Environment in Pakistan
Pakistan was a tolerant and pluralist society on its independence in 1947.
Today, it is one of the worst victims of terrorismMore than 50,000 killed by terrorists, hundreds of thousands maimed, since 1990Loss of more than USDs 78 billion to the economy in last 13 years.
Social harmony under considerable stress
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Three
types
of militancy in Pakistan
Militancy In The Name Of Religion
[MITNOR]. AQ/IS/TTP/
Sub-nationalist Militancy. BLAEthno Political Militancy. Militant wingsMITNOR: Common threat to US and Pakistan
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Evolution of MITNOR [1990-2015]
Spawned
new variants. Sectarian to eight variantsSources of funding. Donations to crime
Greater use of technology. Use of internet
Geographical spread of terrorist attacks
Changing recruitment reservoir.Greater lethality and sophistication . Suicide attacksFrom local terrorists to foreign terrorists. 6Slide7
Experience in CVE
Inadequate focus on CVE in Pakistan
Efforts by CSOs. Fragmented, sporadic and adhoc
Personal Experience
Stereotyping: Story of the prospective suicide bomber
The difficult decision: Role of family (Musharaf attack)Hardcore militants beyond rehabilitation: The planner of first suicide attack in Pakistan in 2002Reaching out to vulnerable segments of society: Essay competitions amongst Madrissah students
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Areas of Convergence in US/Pak CVE
Strategy: Common areas on CVE in NISP/NAP and US CT Strategy
Threat assessment: Share knowledge and best practices on drivers of militancy and their linkages in both countries Developing response: Enhancing capacity of all stakeholders, to respond to the threat of violent extremism
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RECOMMENDATIONS
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COLLABORATIVE MEASURES
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Govt. to Govt. Collaboration
Need for greater emphasis on CVE in US-Pak security cooperation
Develop joint projects for capacity building of Police, Civil B
ureaucracy and Political
L
eadership in CVEShare LA Framework for CVE, for formulating a National CVE Strategy for Pakistan.Twinning between US and Pakistani police forces for CVE.Existing system of training Pakistani police officers in the Abu Dhabi centre of excellence on CVE, be expanded.
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Think Tanks Collaboration
VE a complex and dynamic phenomenon. Research necessary for understanding it and framing a response. Pakistan’s weak area.
Think tanks can play an important role in understanding the different dimensions of VE in both the countries and the common linkages.Existing programs by US think tanks like USIP, on police reforms and CVE need to be supported and expanded.
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CSOs Collaboration
Community is the focal point of CVE effort.
Greater interaction of US and Pak /CSOs working in CVE. Medium term arrangementsAdvocacy campaign for highlighting importance of CVE Greater role for Pakistani Diaspora in US with the civil society in Pakistan, through greater media presence
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CSOs Collaboration
Countering militants’ narrative by
focussing,inter alia, on personality of the Holy ProphetDeveloping CVE programs focussing on the role of the family, educational institutions, work place.
Innovative ways of reaching out to the vulnerable segments of society
Strengthening the vanguard of CVE.
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Conclusion
Unless we drain the swamp that breeds the terrorists, we are fighting , only, on a part of the battle front.
This calls for focussing
on CVE and developing new strategies and partnerships
LAPD has taken the lead by organizing this conference.
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THANK YOU
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