Problems and Prospects of Combating Terrorist Financing in India

S. K. Saini
Colonel S. K. Saini was a Research Fellow at the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses. read more
Volume:33
Issue:1
Articles

Choking the flow of funds to terrorists is one of the vital aspects of combating terrorism. While its importance has been realized post 9/11 by the international community, counter measures for terrorist financing remain largely ineffective. In India, more resources and effort need to be devoted to launch a financial war against terrorists. In this context, the article attempts to establish the significance of emerging challenges in denying funds to terrorists globally and recommends a focused national response by outlining an integrated strategy.