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Philippines terrorism
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
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.
The Islamic State’s High Stakes War in the Philippines
By Haroro J. Ingram
Pro-Islamic State groups are stepping up attacks, hoping to disrupt the Bangsamoro peace process at a pivotal time.
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.
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?
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?
By Kenneth Yeo
Violent extremists in the southern Philippines have generally remained aloof from global jihadist currents, but Manila should not be complacent.
Deconstructing Abu Sayyaf’s Resilience to Counter-Insurgency Operations
By Michael Van Ginkel
The insurgency has been remarkably resilient. How has it been able to survive the government's counter-insurgency operations?
COVID-19 and Terrorism in the Southern Philippines: More Trouble Ahead
By Jasminder Singh and Muhammad Haziq Jani
The Jolo city bombing is just the latest evidence that the Philippines needs a new approach to its terrorism problem.
The Philippines Anti-Terrorism Act: Who Guards the Guardians?
By Ronald U. Mendoza and Dion L. Romano
The Philippines' terrorism threat is real, and growing. Will the new act change that?
How Terrorists Use Cryptocurrency in Southeast Asia
By V. Arianti and Kenneth Yeo Yaoren
The first transactions involving cryptocurrencies have been made recently by Islamic State-linked terrorist networks in the Philippines.
What’s in the Philippines’ New Anti-Terrorism Act?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A key legal change in the country’s counterterrorism approach is moving closer to reality.
Countering Violent Extremism After Mindanao’s ‘New Dawn’
By Michael Henry Yusingco
A coherent approach to violent extremism is need in the new Bangsamoro Autonomous Region.
What’s Next for Israel-Philippines Counterterrorism Cooperation?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction spotlighted the future prospects for collaboration on this issue and beyond.
What’s Behind the Philippines’ New Strategy for Countering Violent Extremism?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of a new national action plan on violent extremism.
Are Suicide Bombings Becoming a New Normal in the Philippines?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent attack has raised the prospect that suicide bombings may be taking root in the Southeast Asian state.
What's in the First Israel-Philippines Counterterrorism Training Engagement?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides are moving forward with the first-ever publicly disclosed interaction of this kind in the Philippines.
Is Marawi City ‘Alive and Booming’ or a ‘Ghost Town’?
By Dahlia Simangan
The answer, oddly, is both – and that says a lot about reconstruction efforts.
The Changing Dynamics of Islamist Terrorism in Philippines
By Kenneth Yeo Yaoren
The Jolo church bombing might signal a tactical shift from the groups affiliated to the Islamic State.
Terrorism Threat Puts Russia-Philippines Military Ties Into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent meeting highlighted the counterterrorism dimension of a limited but growing defense relationship.
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
By Associated Press
A terrorist attack in the country's restive south is believed to be the work of Islamic State-linked militants.
What Will 700 New Drones Mean for the Philippines?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at the boost’s potential significance.
Bringing Peace to the Philippines' Troubled South: The Bangsamoro Organic Law
By Fausto Belo Ximenes
Why would the Philippine government want to credibly commit to peace this time around?
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