Inside Sectarianism

Welcome to Inside Sectarianism! This blog is designed to serve as a resource to those interested in probing sectarianism beyond news headlines and policy discussions. It covers sectarian relations within Islam with a particular focus on Pakistan. The objective is to invite a critical look at events and developments that are often automatically labeled and understood with the adjective “sectarian” by placing these events in their appropriate political and historical context(s). Inside news and reflections in this blog come from a variety of sources, including translations from local newspaper, personal experiences, memoirs and literature. Relevant news and analysis about other regions, their communal relations, and issues thematically or historically connected to sectarianism in Pakistan are also covered here. Please feel free to comment in this blog. Contact the editors at aliasr786 (at) gmail (dot) com