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Key Features Deals with the rise of jihadist violence afflicting the Indian subcontinent: a hotly debated issue of international importance Given that India continues to be at the receiving end of terrorist activities, the book is of immense relevance The author is a veteran journalist and writer, with over thirty books to his name, including many critically acclaimed work Key Features Deals with the rise of jihadist violence afflicting the Indian subcontinent: a hotly debated issue of international importance Given that India continues to be at the receiving end of terrorist activities, the book is of immense relevance The author is a veteran journalist and writer, with over thirty books to his name, including many critically acclaimed works on the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East About the Book: Jihad on Two Fronts: South Asias Unfolding Drama Since the partition of India in 1947, the history of the Indian subcontinent has been hostage to endless conflicts between India, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Over the last decade and more, the region has borne the brunt of terrorist violence perpetrated by fundamentalist Islamic groups which originated and thrived in Afghanistan as a counterforce to the large presence of Soviet troops in the 1980s. Jihadists from Pakistan, assisted by the newly formed Al Qaida, have focused on liberating Kashmir from India, leading to a backlash in India. The overarching aim of jihadist organizations in South Asia is to escalate tensions between Pakistan and India, raising the prospect of nuclear conflagration between the two nations. The Line of Control in Kashmir is the most dangerous border in the world and will remain so until and unless the jihadist movement in the region is defeated. So it is imperative to understand the complicated equation involving Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. Jihad on Two Fronts attempts to do just that. With his extraordinary understanding of the region and of all the players in the complex matrix, Dilip Hiro shows how the interrelated jihadis movement in Afghanistan and Pakistan have affected India and how the scenario poses a serious threat to the more than 1.5 billion people who inhabit the region. About the Author: Dilip Hiro Dilip Hiro writes for many newspapers and magazines, including the Guardian, Observer, Independent, New York Times, Washington Post, Internat

Key Features Deals with the rise of jihadist violence afflicting the Indian subcontinent: a hotly debated issue of international importance Given that India continues to be at the receiving end of terrorist activities, the book is of immense relevance The author is a veteran journalist and writer, with over thirty books to his name, including many critically acclaimed work Key Features Deals with the rise of jihadist violence afflicting the Indian subcontinent: a hotly debated issue of international importance Given that India continues to be at the receiving end of terrorist activities, the book is of immense relevance The author...  Read More