Terrorism, Identity, and Moderation in Pakistan

INP hosted Zamir Akram, Foreign Policy Adviser to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, who gave a talk entitled, “Terrorism, Identity, and Moderation: The Struggle for Pakistan’s Soul.”

The discussion touched on a wide range of issues including Pakistani youth suicide bombers, relations between India and Pakistan, and the role of Islam in Pakistan. Akram suggested that individual and communal identity played a significant role in all three issues.