PROSPECTS OF ISLAMIC MILITARY COUNTER TERRRISM COALITION IN ATTAINING PEACE AND ECONOMIC STABILITY IN THE MUSLIM WORLD

Abstract

Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) is the first ever contribution from the Islamic states in the modern world for attaining a long lasting peace; by fighting the non-state actors who spread terrorism around the globe in the name of religion, Islam. This alliance provides an opportunity to the Muslims ruled nations to unite under one platform and put in their share of pie to fight unitedly against terrorism and by doing so also restore their lost image in the world. The study focus on the pros and cons of the alliance and its counter terrorism strategy vis a vis prospects of economic stability through peace and development in the Muslim world. The data was collected from experts, and included journalists, military personals, religious scholars and bureaucrats/ambassadors. The study unveils that creation of IMCTC was much needed step taken by Muslim leaders to bring peace, prosperity and economic stability in the Muslim World. The alliance will provide trade opportunity for Muslim world through which achievement of economic stability looks easier, besides they can also accomplish allied goals which cannot be achieve independently. The role of IMCTC in central Asian states especially in Afghanistan can be quite proactive after departure of NATO and US military force. The study predicted that IMCTC can play a very positive role in peace building in Muslim world especially countries like Afghanistan being a military force from Muslim countries; as compared to NATO and other military alliances and integrate with the people of same religion to address a range of mandates provided by the United Nations and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation on terrorism.