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Abu Sayyaf Group
Philippine Military’s Worst Air Disaster Kills 50, Wounds 49
By Jim Gomez
The doomed Lockheed C-130 Hercules was one of two ex-U.S. Air Force aircraft recently handed over to the Philippines.
Duterte Threatens ‘All-Out Offensive’ After More Violence in Mindanao
By Nick Aspinwall
A recent spike in clashes is threatening a fragile peace between the Philippine government and Moro Muslims in Mindanao.
Under Pressure on Shore, Abu Sayyaf May Increase Reliance on the Sea
By Jay Benson
A November incident holds important lessons about the militant group’s changing operations, as well as how to counter them.
Are Philippine Militants Looking to Take Advantage of COVID-19?
By Kenneth Yeo
Hints of a united front among Abu Sayyaf Group factions could sorely test a Philippine military already stretched thin by the pandemic.
In Mindanao, BARMM Is Only the Beginning
By Mathew Bukit
Establishing the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) is only the start of the path to peace.
The Changing Dynamics of Islamist Terrorism in Philippines
By Kenneth Yeo Yaoren
The Jolo church bombing might signal a tactical shift from the groups affiliated to the Islamic State.
Mindanao’s Insurgencies Take an Explosive Turn
By Michael Hart
Under rising pressure from the military, Mindanao’s armed groups are increasingly turning to IEDs.
Eastern Sabah: Malaysia’s Frontline Against Militancy
By Michael Hart
A bolstered security architecture in Sabah and its surrounding waters is having an impact.
Is Abu Sayyaf Really Defeated?
By Michael Hart
After the siege of Marawi and Isnilon Hapilon’s death, what is left of Abu Sayyaf?
Mayhem in Marawi
By Zachary Abuza
Is the Philippines up to the task of handling the latest wave of Islamist terrorism?
Why Another Philippines Terrorist Attack Is Coming
By Zachary Abuza
Another Marawi-like siege is likely to occur.
Asia's Deadly Pirates
By Neil Thompson
Asia sees more kidnappings and armed robberies at sea than anywhere else in the world.
Martial Law Comes to Mindanao
By Jeoffrey Maitem
Glimpses of the Philippines' offensive against militants in Marawi City.
Criminals With a Cause: The Crime-Terror Nexus in the Southern Philippines
By Rob Attwell
Kidnappings in the region highlight the complex links between poverty, crime, militancy, and terrorist financing.
Philippine Militancy in the Spotlight with Freed Norwegian Hostage
By Luke Hunt
Abu Sayyaf finally releases another captive.
Why the Philippines Needs More Than Just Military Upgrades
By Jay Tristan Tarriela and Jeffrey Ordaniel
Modernizing the Coast Guard is an urgent (but neglected) task for the archipelagic state.
Murdered Canadian Highlights Philippines' Abu Sayyaf Challenge for Duterte
By Luke Hunt
The incoming president faces a vexing problem.
Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia Agree on New Joint Patrols Amid Kidnappings
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Patrols part of broader plan to tackle rising maritime security challenges.
Indonesia’s ‘Global Maritime Fulcrum’: The Case of Abu Sayyaf
By Dedi Dinarto
The militant group's activities reveal holes in the implementation of Jakarta's signature policy.
Trouble in the Southern Philippines: Problems and Prospects
By Zachary Abuza
A closer look at a complex and often oversimplified situation.
New Abu Sayyaf Beheading Should Spark Canada Rethink
By Luke Hunt
The beheading of a Canadian hostage should lead the country to reexamine its failed approach.
More Foreigners Kidnapped in Southern Philippines
By Luke Hunt
Law and order continues to be a problem in the country's south.
Philippines, Malaysia Hold Joint Naval Exercises Amid Security Concerns
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Drills focus on maritime security and transnational crime
ASEAN Finds Its Voice on Islamic State
By Luke Hunt
The bloc has finally broken its silence. Can it now contribute to the fight against the terrorist outfit?
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