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Abu Sayyaf Group
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?