Towards a Coherent Definition of Political Terrorism
An attempt to define political terrorism in a way that is as all-encompassing and nonpartisan as it can be.
A recent event highlights the need for a clear definition: on 22 April, an armed group carried out a horrific, communally motivated act of terrorism, killing 26 Indian civilians, mostly tourists, at Pahalgam, in Jammu and Kashmir.
In response, India launched Operation Sindoor, a military air assault on parts of Pakistan. Pakistan’s armed forces retaliated with strikes on Jammu and Kashmir, leading to greater civilian casualties on both sides.
The Narendra Modi government’s decision to declare the Pahalgam attack as “an act of war” was both reckless and dangerous.
Fortunately, the confrontation did not spiral further—a ceasefire was reached within days.
Author's summary: Exploring the complexities of defining political terrorism.
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