Masood ur Rehman Khattak, Manzoor Khan Afridi, and Husnul Amin
∗ Mr. Masood ur Rehman Khattak is Lecturer at the Department of Politics and International Relations in International Islamic University Islamabad,
Prof. Manzoor Khan Afridi is Head of the Department of Politics and International Relations in International Islamic University, Islamabad,
Dr Husnul Amin is Assistant Professor at the Department of Politics and International Relations in International Islamic University Islamabad.
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Keywords: ISIS, peace, security, global caliphate, spill over, Pakistan, Afghanistan, transnational militant groups, funds, TTP
Abstract
The emergence of Islamic State (IS) in Iraq and Syria not only jeopardized peace in both the states but also endangered the security and territorial integrity of other regional countries.The IS wants to establish a global caliphate and capture more of the areas once under the muslim empire. The spill-over of the IS to South Asia would have a wide range of implications for Pakistan and its neighbouring states, as the militants would get support of the like-minded militant organizations in Pakistan that may help them to establish their foothold. It would not be easy for the organisation though. The IS would get the support of various militant groups in terms of new recruits, planning, propaganda, and on-ground tactical help. The Islamic State is the wealthiest militant organisation in the world; it can provide funds to cash-strapped militant organizations, which might work to benefit them. In such a scenario, more and more radical groups as well as individuals from Pakistan might join Islamic State for monetary benefits if nothing else. Militant outfits like the TTP have faced huge setbacks in military operations. They lost their central command and control centres, communication networks, and most importantly their operational bases. The IS funds would put a new life into the TTP and would help them in reorganization and fresh recruitment, which could result in a new wave of violence engulfing Pakistan. The TTP and other affiliated militant organizations could then carry out attacks against Pakistani security forces, government installations, rival sects, and religious minorities more lethally. Therefore, it is important to understand the emergence of IS and its subsequent impact on Afghanistan and Pakistan.
First Published
September 25, 2015
How to Cite
Masood ur Rehman Khattak, Manzoor Khan Afridi, and Husnul Amin, “The Emergence of Islamic State: Implications for Pakistan and Afghanistan,” Regional Studies 33, no.4 (Autumn 2015): 76-93, https://regionalstudies.com.pk/wp/article/the-emergence-of-islamic-state-implications-for-pakistan-and-afghanistan/
Issue
Volume 33, Issue 4