Centre for Muslim States and Societies

School of Social and Cultural Studies
and

Political Science and International Relations

Associate Professor Samina Yasmeen

Political Science & International Relations, and Director, Centre for Muslim States & Societies

Will present a seminar on

Militancy in Pakistan: Looking for Explanations

11.00am Friday 1 August 2008
Social Sciences Room 2.63

The militancy in Pakistan has attracted attention with the increasing frequency of Al-Qaeda attacks in Afghanistan. Pakistan itself has been experiencing a drastic increase in the number of suicide bombings and miitant activities in different areas, especially the North West Frontier Province (NWFP). The seminar is an attempt to explore the interplay between historical, structural, and religious factors that have led to the current situation.

Samina Yasmeen is the Director of the Centre for Muslim States and Societies at the University of Western Australia, Perth. She teaches courses on Islam and international politics. Dr Yasmeen is a specialist in political and strategic developments in South Asia and the rolse of Islam in world politics. She has published articles on the position of Pakistani and Middle Eastern women, the role of Muslims in Australia, and Indo-Pakistan relations. Dr. Yasmeen's current research focuses on the role of Islamic groups in Pakistan's foreign policy, and issues related to social inclusion/exclusion of Muslim immigrants in Australia.

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