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Islamic extremism
From Migrants to Militants: Domestic Roots of Central Asian Jihadism in Russia
By Uran Botobekov
The political, socioeconomic, and religious factors driving the radicalization of Central Asian and Caucasian Muslims in Russia are clearly domestic, rather than influenced by the West.
The Link Between Gaming and Violent Extremism
By Rueben Dass
For years, militant groups have used video games as a means of linking supporters, spreading propaganda, and attracting youth to their cause.
The Somad Affair and Singapore’s Battle Against Religious Extremism
By Bilveer Singh
The city-state's recent deportation of Abdul Somad Batubara, a radical Indonesian Muslim preacher, demonstrates its intolerance for any kind of extremism.
The Challenges of Repatriating Malaysian IS Fighters from Syria
By Rueben Dass and Jasminder Singh
At least 122 Malaysians traveled to Syria and Iraq to take up arms for the Islamic State.
Evaluating Strategies to Address Online Radicalization in Singapore
By Mohamed Bin Ali
The internet has developed into an easily accessible “open university” for hate speech and propaganda.
Rakhine State – Southeast Asia’s Next Marawi?
By Jasminder Singh
Myanmar's political crisis has created the conditions for a possible widening of the jihadi theater in Southeast Asia.
Understanding Islamic Radicalization in Central Asia (UPDATED)
An open letter from Central Asia scholars to the International Crisis Group, along with Crisis Group's response.
Pakistan’s Jihad Paradox in Balochistan
By Umair Jamal
The streak of attacks in Balochistan underlines Pakistan’s problem with the sectarian groups it used to support.
Kepel vs Roy: Arguing About Islam and Radicalization
By Catherine Putz
Why the Roy vs. Kepel argument matters for Central Asia.
How to Fight ISIS Messaging in Central Asia? Religious Freedom
By Catherine Putz
In a recent discussion, Noah Tucker argues that religious freedom--as a policy--is simply the best counter to ISIS messaging efforts.
Why Are Secular Bloggers Being Killed in Bangladesh?
By Vishal Manve
In Bangladesh, merely blogging about secular ideas if proving to be deadly.
How Many Tajik ISIS Recruits Were Arrested in Turkey?
By Catherine Putz
A story about 25 Tajik ISIS recruits seems to have became a story about one Tajik ISIS recruit.
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