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Southeast Asia Islamic State

The Rise of Saifullah: Islamic State’s New Point Man for Southeast Asia?

The Rise of Saifullah: Islamic State’s New Point Man for Southeast Asia?

By Jasminder Singh and J. Fernando
Despite the killing or apprehension of many of its senior leaders, the Islamic State remains a clear and present danger in Southeast Asia.

After Baghdadi’s Death, What’s Next for Southeast Asia’s Terrorism Fight?

After Baghdadi’s Death, What’s Next for Southeast Asia’s Terrorism Fight?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
While the development is a blow to the Islamic State, the implications for Southeast Asia’s wider struggle against terrorism are less clear.
What’s Behind the First Sulu Sea Trilateral Land Exercise?

What’s Behind the First Sulu Sea Trilateral Land Exercise?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A key minilateral arrangement looks to be closer to taking another long-mulled step forward.

Where Is the New ASEAN ‘Our Eyes’ Intelligence Initiative Headed?

Where Is the New ASEAN ‘Our Eyes’ Intelligence Initiative Headed?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
While the initiative continues to make headway, challenges remain with respect to its operationalization.

The Future of US-Indonesia Defense Ties Under Trump

The Future of US-Indonesia Defense Ties Under Trump

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the opportunities and challenges for security ties in the coming years.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

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.

Malaysia-Philippines Meeting Puts ASEAN Subregional Cooperation in the Spotlight

Malaysia-Philippines Meeting Puts ASEAN Subregional Cooperation in the Spotlight

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction was an important reminder of the efforts being made by both sides to address cross-border issues.
US Hosts Counter-Islamic State Meet Amid ASEAN Terror Fears

US Hosts Counter-Islamic State Meet Amid ASEAN Terror Fears

By Prashanth Parameswaran
There's lingering uncertainty in Southeast Asia even as military advances are made against the militant group.

Indonesia Steps Up War Against Terrorism Financing

Indonesia Steps Up War Against Terrorism Financing

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A new pact highlights the attention Jakarta is paying to a key field in the battle against the Islamic State.

ASEAN's Islamic State Conundrum

ASEAN's Islamic State Conundrum

By Prashanth Parameswaran
As the campaign against the group intensifies in the Middle East, Southeast Asia is reacting with predictable ambivalence.

Deadly Explosions Rock Thailand As Indonesia Terror Meeting Concludes

Deadly Explosions Rock Thailand As Indonesia Terror Meeting Concludes

By Luke Hunt
A spate of bombs is the latest indicator of a rising terror threat in the region.
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