O emprego de poder militar contra o terrorismo perspectiva indiana

Abstract

In the current era, the threat of terrorism is omnipresent across the world. It is not limited by any geographical boundaries, castes or creeds. Although this threat received due attention only after the September 11 attacks, it it was very present before that. Countries like India have faced this problem since its independence. In this work we analyze the role of the armed forces in combating terrorism in terms of efficiency, effectiveness and legitimacy. The work covers the topic extensively, but its theoretical basis, application and case study are restricted to India. In the work, we also address the issue of the armed forces vis- vis-à-vis the state police in this role of combating terrorism. The work also included the consequences of carrying out anti-terrorism operations by the forces armed in terms of social, political and economic implications. The studies of case discussed are about the cross-border operations of the Indian armed forces in Jammu and Kashmir, post 2016. Finally, the work highlights the need for armed forces in combating this threat, along with collateral damage and legal issues, with few recommendations to minimize them.