ISAS Briefs

South Asia is a cradle of ancient civilisation where 20% of the global population currently reside. Their ethos is intensely pluralistic, and at times even chaotically so. But like any other part of our globe, it is not free of the scourge of terrorism. What is significant, indeed striking, about South Asian communities is the consensus that while terrorism must be firmly addressed and eliminated, such actions must be undertaken within the broad parameters of the rule of law and justice. This is where the judges, prosecutors and police officers of the region are expected, indeed, required to play such an important role.