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Indonesia terrorism

How Are Indonesia’s Terrorist Groups Weathering the Pandemic?
By Zachary Abuza and Alif Satria
A group’s ability to exploit the pandemic is confined by their existing structure and resiliency.

How COVID-19 Is Reshaping Terror Threats in Indonesia
By Ulta Levenia and Alban Sciascia
Ramadan is always a prime time for JAD to conduct terrorist attacks. How will the pandemic affect that trend?

New Indonesia Terrorism Raid Nets Islamic State-Linked Suspects
By Associated Press
Indonesia's police anti-terrorism squad shot and killed one suspect and arrested two others in a raid on the main island of Java.

Indonesia’s Terrorism Challenge in the Headlines with Jemaah Islamiyah Leader Trial
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The proceedings highlighted the terrorism threat that continues to loom over the Southeast Asian state.

What’s Behind Indonesia’s Refusal to Repatriate Suspected Islamic State Militants?
By Erin Cook
The decision is part of a nuanced issue that has broader implications for the country and the region.

Saturday Arrests, Attack Spotlight Islamic Militancy in Eastern Indonesia
By Associated Press
In two separate incidents, militants were arrested in Papua province and attackers killed an officer in Central Sulawesi.

Biological Terrorism in Indonesia
By V. Arianti
Terrorists in West Java planned to use a biological toxic agent in a bomb attack. What does this signify for the bioterrorism threat in Indonesia?

Tracing Indonesia’s Counterterrorism Measures Since the 2002 Bali Bombings
By Kathrin Rucktäschel and Christoph Schuck
Indonesia’s current focus on reactive, and in a narrow sense preventive, measures for fighting terrorism can only offer short-term success.

Army Chief Introductory Visit Highlights Indonesia-Singapore Defense Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent visit highlighted the ongoing bilateral activity in the defense realm.

Where Is Jemaah Islamiyah in Southeast Asia’s Terrorism Landscape?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent arrest spotlighted the role of JI, which remains a group to watch amid continued regional anxiety about the terrorism threat.

Indonesia President Jokowi to Free Radical Cleric Behind Bali Bombings
By Niniek Karmini
Abu Bakar Bashir, the spiritual leader of Jemaah Islamiyah, is due to be released next week.

EU-Indonesia Terrorism Meeting Puts ‘Our Eyes’ Intelligence Initiative in the Spotlight
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent regional meeting saw a focus on the intelligence-sharing initiative.