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Islamic State in Southeast Asia
![Islamic State in Thailand: A Phantom Threat? Islamic State in Thailand: A Phantom Threat?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-08-31_20-30-33.jpg)
Islamic State in Thailand: A Phantom Threat?
By Shawn W. Crispin
The danger to Thailand is less clear relative to some of its neighbors.
![Malaysia, Philippines Face a New Sultan at a Bad Time Malaysia, Philippines Face a New Sultan at a Bad Time](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-02-24_17-32-25.jpg)
Malaysia, Philippines Face a New Sultan at a Bad Time
By Luke Hunt
The new Sulu Sultan is still staking a claim over Sabah.
![Indonesia Jails First Islamic State Militants Indonesia Jails First Islamic State Militants](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-09-23_22-28-56.jpg)
Indonesia Jails First Islamic State Militants
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Jakarta records a notable first in its intensified crackdown against ISIS-linked militants.
![Islamic State Vows Revenge on Malaysia Amid Crackdown, Terror Meet Islamic State Vows Revenge on Malaysia Amid Crackdown, Terror Meet](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-04-07_19-39-57.jpg)
Islamic State Vows Revenge on Malaysia Amid Crackdown, Terror Meet
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Defiant video from Malay-speaking wing heightens fears of the group’s threat.
Australia, Thailand Mull New Terror Pact Amid Islamic State Fears
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Bangkok and Canberra plan to boost counterterrorism cooperation.
![Islamic State Attack in Indonesia? A Look at the 2016 Jakarta Bombings Islamic State Attack in Indonesia? A Look at the 2016 Jakarta Bombings](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-01-14_17-04-03.jpg)
Islamic State Attack in Indonesia? A Look at the 2016 Jakarta Bombings
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A preliminary assessment of the attacks that rocked the Indonesian capital on January 14.
![How Serious is the Islamic State Threat in Malaysia? How Serious is the Islamic State Threat in Malaysia?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-04-07_19-39-57.jpg)
How Serious is the Islamic State Threat in Malaysia?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A brief look at the bigger picture in the wake of recent incidents.
![Islamic State Eyes Asia Base in 2016 in Philippines, Indonesia: Expert Islamic State Eyes Asia Base in 2016 in Philippines, Indonesia: Expert](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-08-31_20-30-33.jpg)
Islamic State Eyes Asia Base in 2016 in Philippines, Indonesia: Expert
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Group looking to declare at least one foothold in the region this year.
![Malaysian Islamic State Suicide Bombers Kill More Than 30 in Middle East Malaysian Islamic State Suicide Bombers Kill More Than 30 in Middle East](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-04-07_19-39-57.jpg)
Malaysian Islamic State Suicide Bombers Kill More Than 30 in Middle East
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Details of two incidents raise further concerns about the role of Malaysians within the group.
![Singapore Warns of Islamic State Terror Nexus in Southeast Asia Singapore Warns of Islamic State Terror Nexus in Southeast Asia](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-09-23_22-28-56.jpg)
Singapore Warns of Islamic State Terror Nexus in Southeast Asia
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Defense minister warns of linking up and formalization of ties between terror groups.
![Malaysia Nabs Terror Suspects Amid Rising Islamic State Threat Malaysia Nabs Terror Suspects Amid Rising Islamic State Threat](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-04-07_19-39-57.jpg)
Malaysia Nabs Terror Suspects Amid Rising Islamic State Threat
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Police step up patrols following threats issued by Western embassies.
![Indonesia Warns of Islamic State Threat from Malaysia Indonesia Warns of Islamic State Threat from Malaysia](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-01-14_17-47-42.jpg)
Indonesia Warns of Islamic State Threat from Malaysia
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Counterterrorism chief sounds alarm on foreign fighter threat.