231K views · 1.9K reactions | In a casual discussion, Imran and Umar Saleem addressed one of the core issues in Pakistan: the prevalence of extremist beliefs among its citizens. They pointed to the state machinery as the primary cause of this phenomenon and believe that only the state has the power and resources to deconstruct it. The two participants emphasized the important role of the state in addressing and combating radicalization in society. | Naeem Sikandar | Facebook

Understanding Radicalization in the Context of Recent Political Violence In recent weeks, the political landscape has been marred by acts of violence, including the tragic assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk by Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old from Utah. At Trump National Golf Club Bedminster, Donald Trump discussed Robinson's radicalization, describing it as a "traumatic" shift for his conservative parents, who are seen as "very nice people." This narrative highlights the complexit