ASEAN terrorism

While the development is a blow to the Islamic State, the implications for Southeast Asia’s wider struggle against terrorism are less clear.

A recent arrest spotlighted the role of JI, which remains a group to watch amid continued regional anxiety about the terrorism threat.

While the initiative continues to make headway, challenges remain with respect to its operationalization.

A recent regional meeting saw a focus on the intelligence-sharing initiative.

The convening of a recent meeting put the focus on one of the foremost security issues for regional policymakers.

Efforts are continuing to build out a new cooperation mechanism despite challenges that remain.

A closer look at the significance of some of the inroads recently made.

The engagement spotlights regional efforts to counter transnational challenges.

While a range of issues were up for discussion, terrorism continues to be the foremost preoccupation for several Southeast Asian states.

The recent iteration of the Shangri-La Dialogue provided an update of key security items the city-state is advancing.

The Southeast Asian state has called for a widening of collaboration this front in recognition of the challenges it faces and the opportunities before it.