Pakistan a base for major terror groups, some active since 1980s: US Congress report
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Why in news
A US Congressional report identified Pakistan as a base for major terrorist groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed, supporting India's claims of state-sponsored terrorism.
Background
The US Congressional report highlights that some terrorist organizations operating from Pakistan have been active since the 1980s. The report specifically names Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed as groups designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations.
Facts for Prelims
- FactLashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed are designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations by the US.
- FactThe US Congressional report notes some terrorist groups in Pakistan have been active since the 1980s.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how state-sponsored terrorism by neighboring countries poses a significant challenge to India's internal security and regional stability.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Asymmetric warfare: Use of non-state actors to achieve strategic objectives and destabilize neighboring states.
- Diplomatic friction: Difficulty in enforcing international counter-terrorism norms against states harboring designated groups.
- Intelligence gap: Challenges in preempting cross-border infiltration and radicalization fueled by state-supported entities.
Keywords: State-sponsored terrorism · Asymmetric warfare · Cross-border insurgency · Counter-terrorism · Regional stability
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