Dialogue is the best course to combat terrorism Outlines Introduction Nature of terrorism Dialogue is peaceful Dialogue is cost effective

Dialogue is sustainable Force: a Cause of terrorism Terrorism spreads due to lack of dialogue Conclusion Introduction Terrorism, achieving political aims through violence and force, is a global cancer. Thousands of lives have been claimed by it since its emergence. It is one of the serious threat faced by mankind of today. There are two main approaches to combat it. First one is dialogue and engagement and the second one is force, each of remedy has its own merits and demerits. Here, more centers to the debate is, dialogue is the most effective tool. Dialogue is best amongst all because it is peaceful, cheaper, sustainable, pluralistic and part of solution rather than a part of problem as other remedies like use of force and sanctions. The recent shift of US policy from operation to dialogue reflects that dialogue is efficient approach to counter it. This essay will focus on why and how the tree of dialogue bears more fruits than of others. Before explaining the approaches to combat terrorism, its nature should be understood. Terrorism is an ideology. It is developed as a result of certain factors. In order to eradicate this ideology those factors should be address. They did not get their due political, economical, social, religious rights which have make grounds for terrorist activities. Then rigid attitude adopted by State or international community has paved the way to push those elements toward terrorism. For example Baloch nationalists faced constant deprivation of their rights with strict response from federal has increased their anger. Solution is possible if both the parties pursue dialogue and engage continuously with one another. Ideology can only be counter by ideology front. For example in Saudi Arabia and Malaysia detainees are subjected to ideological debates with religious scholars.