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Southeast Asia terrorism

April 15, 2022
As Southeast Asia Reopens, Will Transnational Terrorism Return?
By Kenneth Yeo
Terrorism in the region has plummeted amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Will reopened borders lead to a resurgence in terrorist networks?

May 24, 2021
Family Martyrdom: Examining Suicide Terrorism Trends in Southeast Asia
By Kenneth Yeo Yaoren
Indonesia’s recent Makassar Church bombing by two newly wedded couples highlights the continued trend of family suicide bombings in the region.

July 01, 2020
Dangerous Waters: Maritime Crime in the Sulu Sea
By Zam Yusa
Despite COVID-19 and a number of security initiatives, piracy, kidnapping, and terrorist movements continue in the Sulu Sea.

June 30, 2020
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.

March 24, 2020
Indonesia’s Terrorism Challenge in the Headlines with Jemaah Islamiyah Leader Trial
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The proceedings highlighted the terrorism threat that continues to loom over the Southeast Asian state.

March 24, 2020
What Does the New Double Explosive Attack Mean for Southern Thailand’s Insurgency?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent incident spotlights the difficulty of resolving one of Asia’s deadliest ongoing conflicts.

February 26, 2020
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.

October 29, 2019
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.

August 09, 2019
Exchange Highlights Indonesia-Philippines Counterterrorism Cooperation
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent engagement spotlighted efforts by both militaries to collaborate in this area despite the challenges that remain.

July 08, 2019
Where Is Jemaah Islamiyah in Southeast Asia’s Terrorism Landscape?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent arrest spotlighted the role of JI, which remains a group to watch amid continued regional anxiety about the terrorism threat.

June 17, 2019
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.

October 26, 2018
EU-Indonesia Terrorism Meeting Puts ‘Our Eyes’ Intelligence Initiative in the Spotlight
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent regional meeting saw a focus on the intelligence-sharing initiative.
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