The Islamic State (IS): Threat of terrorism and policy issues in relation to sectarianism
| Author | Muhammad Fahim Khan,Muhammad Ibrar,Azeem Gul |
| DOI | http://doi.org/10.1177/20578911221111589 |
| Published date | 01 March 2023 |
| Date | 01 March 2023 |
| Subject Matter | South Asia |
The Islamic State (IS): Threat
of terrorism and policy issues
in relation to sectarianism
Muhammad Fahim Khan
University of Peshawar, Pakistan
Muhammad Ibrar
Ilma University, Pakistan
Azeem Gul
National University of Modern Languages, Pakistan;
Quaid-i-Azam University, Pakistan
Abstract
Following years of unrest in Iraq and Syria, the rise of the Islamic State (IS) posed a grave threat to
international security. Syria and Iraq are still home to the group’s primary leadership and affiliates.
IS’s apocalyptic philosophy and its extremist goal are nevertheless a concern. Based on current
terrorism and security issues, this article investigates IS’s roots and how it has spread Islamic
extremism in order to develop and expand its territory. A descriptive research design based on
secondary and primary data sources was used to conduct a qualitative study. Sectarianism may
have been prevented with a coherent post-Iraq war peacebuilding policy. Aside from military
action, IS’s activities must be curtailed through the closure of financial and economic channels.
Keywords
international security, Iraq War, ISIL, ISIS, Islamic State, sectarianism, Syria and Iraq, terrorism
Research methodology
Through a descriptive study design based on secondary and primary sources of data, the qualitative
methodology was used. Speeches, videos, and audio messages regarding the Islamic State (IS) from
Corresponding author:
Azeem Gul, Area Study Centre for Africa, North and South America, Quaid-i-Azam University, Hostel No. 3, Room No.
24, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan.
Email: azeemgul@asc.qau.edu.pk
South Asia
Asian Journal of Comparative Politics
2023, Vol. 8(1) 201–213
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