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The Nexus Between State Fragility and Extremism in South Asia

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The introductory chapter introduces the reader to the topics of the book and the central questions it addresses. This chapter also theorizes the book and focuses on key concepts. It provides some insights into some anecdotes on the dynamics of violent extremism. It discusses the significance of the book and, finally, presents a summary of the chapters.

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Mostofa, S.M. (2023). The Nexus Between State Fragility and Extremism in South Asia. In: Mostofa, S.M. (eds) Dynamics of Violent Extremism in South Asia. Palgrave Macmillan, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-7405-2_1

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