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The December 2023 Marawi Bombing and the Region’s Unending Terror Threat

The December 2023 Marawi Bombing and the Region’s Unending Terror Threat

By Jasminder Singh and Muhammad Haziq Jani
The deadly bombing of a Catholic Mass in Marawi City ended years of relative peace in Mindanao. It is a reminder of the need for continued vigilance.

Bombing Revives Fears of Islamist Militancy in the Philippines

Bombing Revives Fears of Islamist Militancy in the Philippines

By Georgi Engelbrecht
The December 3 bombing of a Catholic mass in Marawi City was an ominous warning as the Bangsamoro peace process approaches a crucial juncture.
IS Militants Claim Responsibility For Southern Philippines Bombing

IS Militants Claim Responsibility For Southern Philippines Bombing

By Sebastian Strangio
The attack on a Catholic mass at Mindanao State University killed four people and injured at least 50 others.

Barangay Elections in the Bangsamoro: A Crucial Test for the Future of the BARMM

Barangay Elections in the Bangsamoro: A Crucial Test for the Future of the BARMM

By Cheng Xu and Jacques Bertrand
Upcoming local elections in the BARMM, an autonomous region in the southern Philippines, will have implications for the 2025 Bangsamoro parliamentary election and the region's future stability.

Manila’s Focus on External Defense Needs Peace in Mindanao

Manila’s Focus on External Defense Needs Peace in Mindanao

By Georgi Engelbrecht
Despite its increasing focus on external threats, the Philippine government can't afford to take the Bangsamoro peace process for granted.

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The Strategic Patience of Dawlah Islamiyah in Mindanao

The Strategic Patience of Dawlah Islamiyah in Mindanao

By Kenneth Yeo
The rise of a new leader suggests that Islamist militants continue to pose a clear and present security threat in the southern Philippines.

How Will the Taliban Affect Violent Extremism in Mindanao?

How Will the Taliban Affect Violent Extremism in Mindanao?

By Kenneth Yeo
Violent extremists in the southern Philippines have generally remained aloof from global jihadist currents, but Manila should not be complacent.
Duterte Threatens ‘All-Out Offensive’ After More Violence in Mindanao

Duterte Threatens ‘All-Out Offensive’ After More Violence in Mindanao

By Nick Aspinwall
A recent spike in clashes is threatening a fragile peace between the Philippine government and Moro Muslims in Mindanao.

Thousands of Families Are Being Displaced by Violent Clashes in Mindanao

Thousands of Families Are Being Displaced by Violent Clashes in Mindanao

By Nick Aspinwall
A renewal of conflict between the Philippine military and an extremist group has shaken the Bangasmoro Autonomous Region.

Amid Crackdown, a Lumad School Opens in Manila

Amid Crackdown, a Lumad School Opens in Manila

By Michael Beltran
A school for evacuated indigenous youth recently opened inside a Manila university.

Joint Force Commander Visit Highlights Brunei-Philippines Military Relations

Joint Force Commander Visit Highlights Brunei-Philippines Military Relations

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The trip spotlighted some of the ongoing military interactions between the two sides.
The Forgotten Key to Maritime Security in the Sulu-Celebes Seas

The Forgotten Key to Maritime Security in the Sulu-Celebes Seas

By Jay Benson
Economic development in coastal communities will help stem the flow of illegal behavior.

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