Islamist Militancy in Pakistan: A View from the Provinces Companion to Pakistani Public Opinion on the Swat Conflict, Afghanistan and the U.S
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In Pakistan‟s struggles with Islamist militant groups—foreign and homegrown—the country‟s provinces have experienced levels of violence that differ widely by type, severity, and consequences. An analysis of a recent WorldPublicOpinion.org poll of Pakistan reveals that these different provinces vary significantly in their views of militant groups and the recent government actions to an extent that is relevant for policymakers. Of special interest, support for the Pakistani government‟s efforts and concern about specific militant groups prove to be strong in some unexpected places.
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