A securitização do terrorismo na Caxemira: um estudo de caso sobre o discurso de Narendra Modi

Abstract

The objective of this work is to analyze the process of securitization of terrorism in Kashmir during the Narendra Modi government. The research adopts a qualitative approach, relying on literature review and case study, aiming to address the question: how did Narendra Modi securitize terrorism in Kashmir? The hypothesis posits that the Indian Prime Minister lead the securitization process through social networks, framing the Kashmiri youth as the referent object of terrorism. Despite the difficulties in defining the phenomenon, terrorism in the region has historical roots directly linked to the state's formation and India's independence, characterized as separatist and religious. However, since Modi took office, the incidence of terrorist attacks in the country has been higher in other regions, perpetrated by groups operating outside the disputed territory with Pakistan. Nevertheless, the Indian leader implemented changes in anti-terrorism laws, revoked Kashmir's autonomy, and focused on combatting terrorism in that territory. It is concluded that Modi's securitization of terrorism resulted in distortionary extraordinary measures that harmed the Kashmiri population, particularly its youth, instead of protecting them.