Failed Economic Take-Offs and Terrorism in Pakistan: Conceptualizing a Proper Role for U.S. Assistance

Abstract

What are the causes of terrorism? Of the various theories put forth, the analysis below suggests that failed economic take-offs, in addition to the usual factors suggested, are an important element. This finding has a number of implications for Pakistan's economic reform programs. In addition, foreign aid programs to the country will have to be modified if their effectiveness in reducing the attractiveness of terrorism is to be increased.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2004
Accession Number
ADA520973

Entities

People

  • Robert E. Looney

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

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  • Biomedical
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Business Administration
  • California
  • Case Studies
  • Economic Policy
  • Education
  • Foreign Aid
  • Governments
  • Health Services
  • Investments
  • Law
  • Money
  • National Security
  • Societies
  • South Asia
  • Terrorism
  • Terrorists
  • United States

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