Terrorism is the most dangerous phenomenon the world has been facing for the last three decades. It poses a threat to every corner of the globe in one form or another. It has repercussions beyond national borders, and states are on the brink of destruction, civil war, sectarianism, and foreign occupation. There have been thousands of civilian deaths, along with numerous injuries, migrations, and displacements. Social norms and cultural ethos have been disrupted and broken down. The evil has changed the world order in the sense that terrorists are the enemies of all. They recognise no limitations or boundaries. They don’t care for states’ sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Several great powers, including the United States of America, China, and Russia, have made significant efforts to curb and eradicate the menace. They have launched several military operations and tested various soft and hard strategies in Afghanistan, the Middle East, and Latin America, but their efforts have been unsuccessful. They have invested trillions of dollars in countermeasures. All efforts were a zero-sum game. To date, there has been no complete elimination of terrorism in its true sense; it has reemerged in various forms, intensities, and natures.

Now, questions arise: Where do the fault lines lie? Do we, as a global village, fail........

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