Drivers of Extremism in Swat Valley

The chapter covers the main causes of militancy and extremism in Swat valley, stressing the opinions of the respondents gleaned from primary and secondary sources. In order to achieve this, the researcher conducted a thorough field investigation in the Swat Valley, recording his own observations for this chapter. The chapter places the conflict in perspective by classifying the militants and elaborates on conceptual ideas and the many sorts of ex-combatant rehabilitation facilities created in accordance with ex-combatant types, understanding the conflict's context—the area and duration of the conflict—is crucial before starting a discussion about rehabilitation in Swat. To have a thorough grasp of rehabilitation, it is vital to comprehend these dynamics of the conflict. The forces and factors that drove the locals toward Talibanization or militancy are the sole topics covered in the current chapter.