Insights from a database of Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen militants / C Chrtisne Fair.
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Journal of Strategic Studies Vol 37 No 2, April 2014, pp.259-290 (98)Summary: Pakistan has for many years supported islamist insurgents in Kashmir and India as part of the long running dispute between Pakistan and India. America's policy towards Pakistan has been based on the assumptions that poverty and lack of education are the main motivators for people to join terrorist groups. This article reports a study of biographical information on 1625 deceased militants of LeT and HM groups. Finds that most came from the Punjab or Indian administered Kashmir, that they died before reaching age 24, and that they were significantly better educated than the average of their place of origin. Considers the implications of these findings for US policy.
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| Journal Article | Mindef Library & Info Centre Journals | TERRORISM (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Not for loan | 43450-1001 |
Pakistan has for many years supported islamist insurgents in Kashmir and India as part of the long running dispute between Pakistan and India. America's policy towards Pakistan has been based on the assumptions that poverty and lack of education are the main motivators for people to join terrorist groups. This article reports a study of biographical information on 1625 deceased militants of LeT and HM groups. Finds that most came from the Punjab or Indian administered Kashmir, that they died before reaching age 24, and that they were significantly better educated than the average of their place of origin. Considers the implications of these findings for US policy.
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