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The twentieth century saw the rise of modern international terrorism. Terrorism is a method whereby an organized group seeks to achieve its avowed aims chiefly through the systematic use of violence. Terroristic acts are directed against persons who are individual agents or representatives of authority interfering with the consummation of the objectives of such a group. Political terrorism is a systematic threat and use of murder and destruction, to terrorize ...
This work in ten volumes is an important breakthrough in the study of Indian politics and Indian constitution. The material in these volumes, contributed by renowned political scientists and legal experts, covers the period right from pre-independence India and provides answers to many questions regarding political life and legal system in India. The learned editor gives his own concluding remarks to each, volume keeping in view the recent trends and future ...
The Islamic State of Afghanistan is a land-locked country in south-western Asia. Its neighbours are Turkemenistan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan to the north, Iran to the west, the People’s Republic of China to the north-east and Pakistan to the east and south. The last King of Afghanistan, Mohammad Zahir Shah, reigned from 1933 to 1973. In July 1973, while King Zahir Shah was in Italy, the monarchy was overthrown by a coup in which the main figure was the former ...