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The New Face of the Islamic State in Southeast Asia
June 01, 2022

The New Face of the Islamic State in Southeast Asia

By Zam Yusa
What do we know about the man supposedly leading Islamic State’s East Asia branch?

As Southeast Asia Reopens, Will Transnational Terrorism Return?
April 15, 2022

As Southeast Asia Reopens, Will Transnational Terrorism Return?

By Kenneth Yeo
Terrorism in the region has plummeted amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Will reopened borders lead to a resurgence in terrorist networks?
Malaysia and Indonesia in the Middle East
April 13, 2021

Malaysia and Indonesia in the Middle East

By Guy Burton
The two Muslim-majority Southeast Asian states cannot avoid domestic implications from their policies toward the Middle East.

Southeast Asia’s Teenage Extremists
April 01, 2020

Southeast Asia’s Teenage Extremists

By Amalina Abdul Nasir and Kenneth Yeo
The detention of a secondary school student in Singapore in February highlights an ongoing trend in youth radicalization among supporters of the Islamic State.

20 Dead After Bombing of Cathedral in Southern Philippines
January 29, 2019

20 Dead After Bombing of Cathedral in Southern Philippines

By Associated Press
Over 100 were also wounded in the double bomb attack on Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Jolo.

2 Dead, Nearly 30 Wounded in Bomb Blast at Philippine Mall
December 31, 2018

2 Dead, Nearly 30 Wounded in Bomb Blast at Philippine Mall

By Associated Press
A terrorist attack in the country's restive south is believed to be the work of Islamic State-linked militants.

How the Thai Conflict Is Boosting Islamic State in Malaysia
October 17, 2018

How the Thai Conflict Is Boosting Islamic State in Malaysia

By Austin Bodetti
Weapons from the insurgency in southern Thailand are making their way to ISIS-linked extremists in Malaysia.
Jemaah Islamiyah: Still Southeast Asia’s Greatest Terrorist Threat
October 07, 2018

Jemaah Islamiyah: Still Southeast Asia’s Greatest Terrorist Threat

By Bilveer Singh
JI, which remains a potent force, is benefitting from a narrow focus on Islamic State.

Singapore's Islamic State Jihadi
January 03, 2018

Singapore's Islamic State Jihadi

By Bilveer Singh
The regional security implications of Abu Uqayl's new ISIS video.

Marawi: Behind the Headlines
August 31, 2017

Marawi: Behind the Headlines

By Rory MacNeil
How did Marawi become the center of a crisis and what needs to be done next?

Why Singapore Is a Terrorist Target
June 28, 2017

Why Singapore Is a Terrorist Target

By Bilveer Singh
The Islamic State has been upfront about its goal to attack the city-state.
Indonesia and the Islamic State Threat
March 15, 2017

Indonesia and the Islamic State Threat

By Arsla Jawaid
How big a danger do returning fighters pose to Indonesia?

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