Comprehensive Terrorism Prevention Mechanism For South Asia Countries

Abstract

The article is focused on researching and studying elements of the terrorism prevention mechanism of South Asian countries. In the course of the study, various definitions of terrorism were studied and the theoretical component was analysed. The author investigated the situation with manifestations of terrorism in the countries of the region, identified the components of the existing mechanisms for the prevention of terrorism, and also the institutional components were analysed. It has been established that the prevention mechanisms of some countries of the region, such as India or Pakistan, need improvement, on the other hand, in some countries of the region, for example, Nepal, it has been established that there is no full-fledged terrorism prevention mechanism. As part of the research, the author analysed the legal framework, in particular the issue of defining terrorism and terrorist acts in the countries of the South Asian region. The analysis of regulatory and legal support made it possible to single out the problems and challenges faced by countries in the process of defining the phenomenon of terrorism and terrorist acts, as well as determining preventive actions and punishments for committing terrorist acts. The study focuses on the identified problems that countries face when developing a personal mechanism for terrorism prevention, as well as options for improving existing mechanisms and recommendations for creating new ones. In the study, attention is focused on the development of a comprehensive mechanism for terrorism prevention for the countries of the South Asian region. The article highlights the measures currently being taken by the countries of the region for the prevention of terrorist activities and measures that can improve the existing mechanisms for the prevention of terrorism. The proposed measures and recommendations take into account the tense situation in the region and conflicts between some countries of the region, which contributes to the deterioration of the ability of states to develop an effective mechanism for the prevention of terrorism. Within the framework of the study, the factors affecting the spread of terrorist activities in the region were singled out, including religious, historical, territorial, and other factors. The capabilities of states to improve existing terrorism prevention mechanisms and the need for their creation in individual states have been assessed. An opinion was expressed about the borrowing of certain practices and experience within the framework of counter-terrorist and preventive activities for Ukraine so that it could help to develop an appropriate legal framework and improve institutional support.