Cross-border Terrorism
International Relations
- PYQs8
- Articles1
Background
UPSC frequently examines India's security challenges, regional stability, and international relations, where cross-border terrorism is a major factor, especially with neighbors. It tests understanding of internal security, foreign policy, and international law.
Cross-border terrorism refers to acts of violence perpetrated by non-state actors who operate from the territory of one state and launch attacks into another, often exploiting porous borders, political instability, or state patronage. It poses a significant challenge to international peace and security, frequently leading to strained bilateral relations and regional instability.
Facts & tables
- Nature of Actors
- Involves non-state actors (e.g., TTP) operating from one country (Afghanistan) to attack another (Pakistan).
- Enabling Factors
- Often exploits porous borders and political instability in the host country.
- Consequences
- Leads to military responses (strikes, ground operations) and diplomatic tensions between states.
- Resolution Efforts
- Requires international cooperation and mediation for resolution.
| Type | Reference |
|---|---|
| Conceptual area | International Relations |
| Conceptual area | Internal Security |
| Body | Role |
|---|---|
| United Nations | Mediates |
| China | Mediates |
Prelims angle
Prelims angle: Multi-statement analysis
Prelims angle: Cause and effect relationships
- Terrorist groups operate from one state to attack another.
- Exploits porous borders and political instability.
- Strains bilateral relations, leading to military actions.
- Requires international cooperation for effective counter-terrorism.
- Example: TTP operating from Afghanistan into Pakistan.
| Year | Framing tags |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Factual recall, Multi-statement analysis |
| 2024 | Multi-statement analysis, Cause and effect relationships |
| 2024 | Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall |
| 2024 | Statement-based questions, Factual recall |
| 2023 | Factual recall |
| 2023 | Statement-based questions, Factual recall |
| 2023 | Factual recall, Cause and effect relationships |
| 2018 | Factual recall, Terminology-based question |
Timeline
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International Relations
Conceptual area
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Internal Security
Conceptual area
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Prelims 2018
Factual recall, Terminology-based question
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Prelims 2023
Factual recall
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Prelims 2023
Statement-based questions, Factual recall
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Prelims 2023
Factual recall, Cause and effect relationships
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Prelims 2024
Multi-statement analysis, Cause and effect relationships
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Prelims 2024
Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall
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Prelims 2024
Statement-based questions, Factual recall
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Prelims 2026
Factual recall, Multi-statement analysis
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Pakistan says it carried out ground operation, strikes along Afghan border; 29 militants killed
Cross-border terrorism involves non-state actors attacking from one nation into another, often causing severe bilateral and regional security issues, as seen in the Pakistan-Afghanistan context with TTP.
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Past papers
2018–2026 · 8 questions
In the news
Pakistan says it carried out ground operation, strikes along Afghan border; 29 militants killed
Cross-border terrorism involves non-state actors attacking from one nation into another, often causing severe bilateral and regional security issues, as seen in the Pakistan-Afghanistan context with TTP.
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