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Southeast Asia’s Teenage Extremists

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.
Singapore’s First Terrorism Financing Charge Case in the Headlines

Singapore’s First Terrorism Financing Charge Case in the Headlines

By Prashanth Parameswaran
An important case spotlighted the country’s ongoing challenge to counter terrorism.

Army Chief Introductory Visit Highlights Indonesia-Singapore Defense Ties

Army Chief Introductory Visit Highlights Indonesia-Singapore Defense Ties

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent visit highlighted the ongoing bilateral activity in the defense realm.

What Does Singapore’s New Military Budget Say About its Defense Priorities?

What Does Singapore’s New Military Budget Say About its Defense Priorities?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the city-state’s allocation for defense spending this year.

Where Are ASEAN’s Defense Initiatives Under Singapore’s Chairmanship?

Where Are ASEAN’s Defense Initiatives Under Singapore’s Chairmanship?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The recent iteration of the Shangri-La Dialogue provided an update of key security items the city-state is advancing.
A First: Indonesia-Singapore Naval Exercise Features Maritime Counterterrorism Component

A First: Indonesia-Singapore Naval Exercise Features Maritime Counterterrorism Component

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The incorporation of a maritime counterterrorism serial is testament to the growing emphasis on the area both bilaterally and regionally.

Singapore’s ASEAN Chairmanship: What’s on the Security Agenda?

Singapore’s ASEAN Chairmanship: What’s on the Security Agenda?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at some of the key items the city-state has proposed during its ASEAN chairmanship this year.
Singapore Air Force to Kick Off 2018 Anniversary Celebrations With Airshow

Singapore Air Force to Kick Off 2018 Anniversary Celebrations With Airshow

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Golden jubilee commemorations will put the spotlight on the RSAF and its capabilities.

Singapore Launches Biggest Military Mobilization Drills in Decades

Singapore Launches Biggest Military Mobilization Drills in Decades

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Latest MOBEX exercises directed at reinforcing city-state’s ability to tackle a full spectrum of threats including terrorism.

What’s in the New Singapore-Philippines Urban Warfare Terror Training?

What’s in the New Singapore-Philippines Urban Warfare Terror Training?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction is an example of indigenous capacity-building initiatives underway on the counterterrorism front.

Singapore Launches Two New Warships

Singapore Launches Two New Warships

By Prashanth Parameswaran
City-state commissions more of its new Littoral Mission Vessels
What Singapore’s Radical Preacher Ban Says About ASEAN’s Terror War

What Singapore’s Radical Preacher Ban Says About ASEAN’s Terror War

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The move reveals growing alarm about the Islamic State threat and lingering challenges states face in addressing it.

Singapore Holds Maritime Security Exercise Amid Terror Fears

Singapore Holds Maritime Security Exercise Amid Terror Fears

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The 2017 iteration of Exercise Highcrest was held last week.
Singapore Holds Terror Drills in Changi Airport

Singapore Holds Terror Drills in Changi Airport

By Prashanth Parameswaran
City-state holds first-ever large-scale exercise there amid rising terror threat.

Singapore Defense Minister Visits Iraq Troops in Terror War

Singapore Defense Minister Visits Iraq Troops in Terror War

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The trip put the city-state’s contribution in the fight against the Islamic State in the spotlight.

Singapore Reveals New Military Facility Amid Rising Islamic State Threat

Singapore Reveals New Military Facility Amid Rising Islamic State Threat

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The city-state’s new institute is just the latest move to tackle a changing and rising terror threat.

Singapore Launches Biggest Anti-Terror Drill

Singapore Launches Biggest Anti-Terror Drill

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The counterterrorism exercise comes amid growing fears about potential terrorist attacks.
Singapore Warns of Rising ASEAN Terror Threat

Singapore Warns of Rising ASEAN Terror Threat

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The city-state once again stressed the magnitude of the challenge for Southeast Asian states.

 Singapore to Deploy Team to Iraq in 2017 for Islamic State Fight

Singapore to Deploy Team to Iraq in 2017 for Islamic State Fight

By Prashanth Parameswaran
City-state set to deepen its role in combating the threat.
Terrorism May Tear Singapore Apart: Prime Minister

Terrorism May Tear Singapore Apart: Prime Minister

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Premier issues ominous warning about the threat terrorism poses to the country’s unity.

Islamophobia Could Destroy Singapore: Minister

Islamophobia Could Destroy Singapore: Minister

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Minister’s warning comes amid heightened terror fears in the city-state.

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