The book “Long War, Cold Peace” is written by Dr. Dayan Jayatilleka and it is a comprehensive peace of study regarding the three decade of conflict between the Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL) and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE). In this book he has elaborated the root causes and aftermaths of the conflict. Dr. Jayatilleka is a political scientist, author and a diplomat served as Ambassador to UN in Geneva and till January 2013, to France and UNESCO. 3. The ‘Long War, Cold Peace’ mainly
international community views terrorism. Globalisation and technological advances have also contributed to negative things within the international arena, from giving transnational crimes a platform to operate, terrorist groups going global and also increasing threats to the international security. Different types of terrorism include social revolutionary terrorism, racial terrorism, ethnic terrorism (Nationalist), single issue terrorism and religious terrorism (Schmids, 2005). Terrorism is associated with
2a. The world has seen a lot and has been through a lot: kings, queens, empires, wars, revolutions, changes, but now it came to a point where it has to deal with terrorism. After the end of the Cold War, terrorism is the biggest problem the world had to face and is still facing, now more than ever. But what is terrorism? Terrorism is the ruthless use of violence and threat of violence, a strategy to obtain certain purposes. It is the killing of innocent people by nongovernmental actors
is discovered. New Terrorism Since the end of the Cold War and especially in the wake of New York and Oklahoma City bombings and Aum Shinrikyo attacks in Japan (this had special WMD implications), there has been a dramatic shift in the perceived threat of the new terrorism. Although it is not yet the common tactic of most terrorist groups, but the potential makes the danger real as was shown by the gas attack on the Tokyo subway station. A major group in the class of new terrorism is chemical biological
prevalent myths about terrorism in Pakistan. Highlight with reasons and examples that why is it a myth. Terrorism: It is a word used in its broadest sense to describe the use of intentionally indiscriminate violence as a means to create terror or fear in order to achieve a political or religious aim. Although the term is in use since 18th century, but its popularity increased when journalists and politicians publicly introduced and used the term ‘’Islamic Terrorism’’ following the 9/11
in Kabul in 1996 but after attacks of 911 it was forced to abandon its regime in Afghanistan and cooperate with US in fight of terrorism. US and Nato troops are heavily dependent on Pakistan for winning the war in Afghanistan as Pakistan provides the easiest and cost effective route for NATO supplies. Pakistan also allied itself with US against USSR during cold war and was also a key player in SEATO and CENTO programs. IRAN’S INTEREST IN PAKISTAN Iran was one of the first countries to recognize
“Terrorism” in the name of religion has become the main purpose for political violence in today world politics. Is not only because of nationalism and ideological purpose it remain as potent catalysts for extremist behavior. Now a day’s religious extremism has become a central issue around the world. In the contemporary religious terrorism has increased its occurrence, scale of violence, and global reach. At the same time, a comparative deterioration has occurred in secular terrorism. The old ideologies
of people” (Henelly, 2009). According to Enz (2010) “suggests that it is often difficult to make a distinction legitimate visitors from people who are potential threats”. Tourism destinations too can be affected by actual, potential or perceived terrorism threats, which may affect tourism visitation. Although Formica (2002) comments that studies of destination attractiveness are limited, it may be recommended that negative image factors are easier to measure and monitor than positive ones. According
central role in creating national cultures through the education systems that promoted common values. Modern territorial states emerged in the context of war. It has been said that in Europe in the 16th century the successful states were small enough to be governed from a central administrative point and large enough to resist external threats. War was a main reason for the transition from terrritioral states to nation states. The turning point in history is the French revolution. It is important to
direction that he or she wants to shape foreign relations. This was especially evident during the Cold War. The presidential doctrine may be stated explicitly by the administration, or it may be identified from a series of related principles and practices adopted by the government (Brands, 2006). Regional or Global Events During the Cold War The two most famous doctrines during the period of the Cold War were the Truman and Eisenhower Doctrines (Fisher, 2007). The Truman Doctrine was proclaimed by