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International Conflict Analysis in South Asia: A Study of Sectarian Violence in Pakistan analyzes the ideological relationship of the Muslim identity to its perceived practice of Islam among the Shia and Deobandi sects. A Muslim identity, defined as the parameters of who is and who isn’t a Muslim has led to the political conundrum of Pakistan to an anticipated single interpretation of Islam causing severe sectarian violence across the country. Sectarianism has been rooted in Pakistan’s affairs since 1953, but most recently the country has been victimized by political and sectarian Islamic movements. The collective mobilization and propaganda campaigns of these movements have led exclusion of certain religious minorities and their practices. The study takes root in Punjab Pakistan among twenty seven interviews where the Deobandi sect and the Shia sect face severe fatalities and undefined conflict.

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Never in our history has it been more important to understand Islamic worldviews and the origins of secularism and religious fundamentalism that give rise to violence and conflict. Bhatti has presented some critical insights on the way Islam is interpreted by different followers and how this has resulted in some radicalized Islamic identities in the Punjab region in Pakistan. These insights stem from months of on-the-ground research by Bhatti, who interviewed numerous religious leaders and followers from two key religious sects that have sprung radical, fundamentalist offshoots, whose members have conducted horrible acts of violence against one another. Bhatti presents the views of his interviewees in understandable prose that privileges their uncensored views of their experiences and understandings of Islam. This presentation of their raw views, coupled with Bhatti's thoughtful analysis, lead to a variety of important themes that can provide a basis for potentially stemming the tide of violence and fostering greater peace in the region. -- Dr. Toran Hansen, Salisbury University This book serves as a detailed account of the nature of sectarian violence throughout Pakistan. Its focus on the historical origins and contemporary consequences of sectarian violence offers critical insights into the recurrent theme of sectarianism and violence. In this book, Dr. Bhatti reasons that if violence in Pakistan is to be curb, international peace-builders must seek to understand the underlying nature of sectarian disputes and rivalries in Pakistan. Thus, to mitigate against violence in Pakistan one must address the sectarian grievances informing the violence. -- Jason J. Campbell, Nova Southeastern University Dr. Bhatti is one of the brightest minds I have ever worked with. He has great ideas and insight on how to execute them. I recommend him highly, and would welcome the opportunity to work with him again. -- Waheed Ahmad, Human Rights Consultant

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Safeer Tariq Bhatti, PhD, is a Lecturer at Florida International University Department of Politics & International Relations. He serves as the Chair of the Social Studies Department at IGeneration Academy. An expert Qualitative & Quantitative methodologist, Dr. Bhatti has traveled worldwide for his analyses of various research interests. Dr. Bhatti’s current research is on South Asia, ethnic & sectarian conflict, interstate & intrastate conflicts and issues of international law and sovereignty.

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