Philippines to benefit from Pakistan’s counterterrorism experience
Pakistan has made major gains in its fight against terrorism and the Philippines has indicated that it hopes to learn from Islamabad’s experiences and capabilities.
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Palm Sunday bombing raises questions about Indonesia’s counterterrorism approach
The recent Palm Sunday suicide bombing by a terrorist with a previous arrest record and ties to militant groups has raised concerns about gaps in Indonesia’s counterterrorism and de-radicalization approach.
Indonesia’s release of Bali bombing mastermind casts doubt on counterterrorism approach
The release of the suspected mastermind behind Bali bombings from prison has not only brought back memories of the fateful attack for victims and families but has also raised concerns about Indonesia’s counterterrorism policy.
Southeast Asia: A potential new hub for so-called IS?
The so-called Islamic State may be slowly facing defeat in the Middle East but they have already set their sights on building a new base in Southeast Asia. Where are they likely to find the most traction and how can the ASEAN countries work together to overcome them?
Forget the karaoke: What really happened when Duterte met Najib
Facebook0TwitterReddit0LinkedinemailPresident Duterte just travelled to Malaysia talking trade and security. The resulting agreements offer progress on big issues like policing their neighbouring waters and brokering…
Why the great wall of Southeast Asia would not stop terrorism
Facebook0TwitterReddit0LinkedinemailPrime ministers Najib and Prayuth are discussing a 640km wall along the Thai-Malaysian border to keep a lid on the illegal flow of goods and…
Blasts in Davao: Is Duterte already losing control?
Facebook0TwitterReddit0LinkedinemailBy Dung Phan After making a series of announcements about the recent deadly blast in his home city of Davao, Philippine President Duterte finally declared…
Can Thailand’s tourism industry bounce back from bomb attacks?
Facebook0TwitterReddit0LinkedinemailA string of bomb attacks in southern Thailand has rocked the national tourism industry and could see massive losses in the crucial sector over the…
Duterte takes on Abu Sayyaf: can he succeed where others failed?
Facebook0TwitterReddit0LinkedinemailPhilippines’ president Rodrigo Duterte has sent troops into strongholds of the Islamic militant group Abu Sayyaf, determined to wipe out the long-standing insurgency by force….
Amid growing popularity, Malaysia fights back against Islamic State
Facebook0TwitterReddit0LinkedinemailBy Claire Heffron Malaysia has set up a counter-messaging centre that will use social media channels to dissuade the view that the Islamic State (IS)…