{"id":269255,"date":"2023-11-14T18:47:55","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T13:17:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=269255"},"modified":"2023-11-14T18:50:11","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T13:20:11","slug":"couter-terrorism-policies-realism-not-machismo-to-counter-terror","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/couter-terrorism-policies-realism-not-machismo-to-counter-terror\/","title":{"rendered":"Couter terrorism policies – Realism, not machismo, to counter terror"},"content":{"rendered":"

Source:<\/strong> The post on counterterrorism policies is based on the article \u201cRealism, not machismo, to counter terror<\/strong>\u201d published in \u201cThe Hindu\u201d<\/strong> on 14th November 2023.<\/p>\n

Syllabus:<\/strong> GS2- International relation- India and its neighborhood- relations.<\/p>\n

News:<\/strong> The article discusses India’s strategic restraint after the 2008 Mumbai attacks and contrasts it with Israel’s response to Hamas. It argues that India’s non-aggressive approach led to international support and economic growth, while Israel’s aggressive tactics only increased support for the Palestinian cause.<\/p>\n

About the 2008 Mumbai attacks<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The 2008 Mumbai attacks, conducted by Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba militants, involved coordinated shootings and bombings across Mumbai, India. It remains one of the most significant terrorist incidents in India’s recent history.<\/p>\n

What is Israel-Palestine Conflict?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Israel-Palestine conflict is a long-standing dispute between Israelis and Palestinians over land, national identity, and sovereignty, involving issues like borders, security, and control of Jerusalem. It has led to multiple wars and ongoing tensions.<\/p>\n

For more detailed information on Israel-Palestine Conflict read here<\/a><\/p>\n

What is the difference between actions taken by India and Israel in response to the attacks?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

India’s Response to 2008 Mumbai Attacks:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Strategic Restraint:<\/strong> India refrained from immediate military retaliation against Pakistan.<\/p>\n

International Diplomacy:<\/strong> Emphasized global diplomacy, gaining support from the U.S. and other nations.<\/p>\n

Avoiding Escalation:<\/strong> Avoided a potential nuclear crisis and economic downturn during the global financial crisis.<\/p>\n

Israel’s Response to 2023 Hamas Attack:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Military Action:<\/strong> Israel responded to the Hamas attack with a violent military response.<\/p>\n

Global Perception:<\/strong> This action inadvertently brought the Palestinian issue to the forefront globally.<\/p>\n

Contrasting Outcome:<\/strong> Unlike India’s approach, Israel’s response increased international sympathy for the Palestinian cause.<\/p>\n

What impact did India’s restraint have on Pakistan?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Economic Decline:<\/strong> Post-26\/11, Pakistan experienced a significant economic downturn. Real GDP growth plummeted, and Foreign Direct Investment dropped by 42% by 2010.<\/p>\n

International Image:<\/strong> The global perception of Pakistan shifted negatively. The United Nations designated the Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT) as a terrorist organization in 2010, reinforcing its association with terrorism.<\/p>\n

Reduced U.S. Aid:<\/strong> Following 26\/11, there was a call, notably by then-Senator Joe Biden, to reduce U.S. military aid to Pakistan, which had increased post-9\/11 for combating Taliban and al-Qaeda militants.<\/p>\n

Legislative Changes:<\/strong> The U.S. Senate passed the revised Kerry-Lugar Bill in 2009, tripling non-military assistance to Pakistan but imposing conditions that were perceived as offensive by Pakistan, further straining relations.<\/p>\n

What should be done?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

International Diplomacy:<\/strong> Focus on diplomacy and building international alliances, similar to India’s garnering of global support post-Mumbai attacks.<\/p>\n

Economic Stability:<\/strong> Prioritize maintaining economic stability during global crises, as India did by avoiding war during the 2008 financial crisis.<\/p>\n

Counter-Terrorism Measures:<\/strong> Implement calculated, targeted actions against terrorism, akin to India’s Balakot air strikes, demonstrating strength without widespread conflict.<\/p>\n

Avoid Aggressive Responses:<\/strong> Learn from Israel’s 2023 response to Hamas, understanding that aggressive military action can inadvertently increase global sympathy for the opposition’s cause.<\/p>\n

Question to practice <\/strong><\/p>\n

Examine how India’s and Israel’s distinct responses to terror attacks impacted their global standing and economy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Source: The post on counterterrorism policies is based on the article \u201cRealism, not machismo, to counter terror\u201d published in \u201cThe Hindu\u201d on 14th November 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relation- India and its neighborhood- relations. News: The article discusses India’s strategic restraint after the 2008 Mumbai attacks and contrasts it with Israel’s response to Hamas. It… Continue reading Couter terrorism policies – Realism, not machismo, to counter terror<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10320,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1230,9],"tags":[212,239,10498],"class_list":["post-269255","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-9-pm-daily-articles","category-public","tag-gs-paper-2","tag-international-relations","tag-the-hindu","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","views":{"total":1,"cached_at":"","cached_date":1699977818},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/269255","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10320"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=269255"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/269255\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=269255"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=269255"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=269255"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}