Radicalization in South Asia: Context, Trajectories and Implications
(Thursday, January 16, 2020)
The Sasakawa Peace Foundation will host a seminar on Radicalization in South Asia, inviting the editors of the newly published book, Radicalization in South Asia: Context, Trajectories and Implications.
Negative effects and ramifications of international terrorist groups such as Al-Qaida and ISIL are increasingly becoming cross-border security issues. In Asia, such international terrorist groups are not only committing acts of violence but also their violent ideologies are also inspiring many radicalized local groups and young people. As a result, those radicalized local groups are more willing to affiliate with international terrorism groups. Considering the Dhaka terrorist attack in 2016 and the Sri Lanka Easter Sunday suicide bombings in 2019, despite the geographical distance, Japan cannot be immune from the risks of terrorism and violent acts committed by radicalized groups.
In this seminar, the editors will discuss violent extremism and terrorism in South Asia, giving an overview as well as the political and historical contexts in South Asia. This will be a great opportunity to learn about the reality and challenges of the issues surrounding terrorism and violent extremism. We look forward to seeing you at the event. Details of the event are as follows:
- Radicalization in South Asia: Context, Trajectories and Implications
- Date & Time
- Thursday, January 16, 2020
17:30 - 19:00 (Registration begins at 17:00) - Venue
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11th Floor, International Conference Hall
Sasakawa Peace Foundation Bldg.
1-15-16 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-8524, Japan(Map) - Organizer
- The Sasakawa Peace Foundation
- Program
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Radicalization in South Asia: Context, Trajectories and Implications
17:30 - 17:40
Opening Remarks, Shuichi Ohno, President, Sasakawa Peace Foundation 17:40 - 18:40
“Radicalization in South Asia: Context, Trajectories and Implications”
Professor Kenji Isezaki (Professor, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies)
Dr. Mubashar Hasan (Research Fellow, University of Oslo), Bangladesh
Mr. Sameer Yasir (Independent Researcher, Journalist), India18:40 - 19:00
Q&A Session - Language
- English/Japanese with simultaneous interpretation
- Other
- Admission is free, and advance registration is required.
- Reservation
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Admission is free. Registration is required.
Should you wish to participate, please fill out the application form from this web page by 17:00 on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.
If you have any inquiries, please contact Asia Peace Initiatives Department at (03-5157-5160), or send an email to asiapeace@spf.or.jp.
* Seating is limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
* Please kindly note that we do not offer parking.
- Contact
- Asia Peace Initiatives Department, Sasakawa Peace Foundation
Tel: 03-5157-5160 / Email: asiapeace@spf.or.jp