Israeli-Palestine violence impacts Southeast Asian Muslim nations’ ties with Israel
The recent violence between Israel and Palestine creates a challenge for Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei’s covert relationships with Tel Aviv.
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Ramadan travel poses challenge for Malaysia and Indonesia’s COVID restrictions
Though Indonesia and Malaysia have already restricted travel ahead of the Eid holidays, the likelihood that millions will migrate to celebrate the festival after the month of Ramadan remains a challenge.
Is Indonesia ready to tackle the growing challenge of female militants?
Facebook0TwitterReddit5Linkedinemail As women take on new operational roles in Indonesia’s militant landscape, the country’s counterterrorism approach is missing an essential workforce—female officers. By Umair Jamal…
Indonesia and Malaysia still opposed to ties with Israel despite covert relationship
While Indonesia and Malaysia remain publicly supportive of Palestine and refuse to establish ties with Israel, both countries have successfully pursued a secret trade and diplomatic relationship with Tel Aviv for decades.
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.
Indonesia’s free COVID-19 vaccine program faces halal, safety concerns
With funding and vaccines at his disposal, Jokowi may still be unable to execute a free COVID-19 vaccination program as questions remain among Indonesians about the drugs’ safety and their halal status.
What does the MIT’s latest attack in Indonesia say about the group?
The East Indonesia Mujahideen (MIT) continue to lose the support of field operatives. However, the group’s control of territories in the country means that it is far from defeated.
Have Macron’s controversial comments caused trouble for Southeast Asia’s Muslim governments?
Malaysia and Indonesia’s governments have been pressured by their citizens to take a strict line against the French president’s controversial remarks. However, some politicians are seemingly using the opportunity to make political gains.
Why is Indonesia concerned about a halal COVID-19 vaccine?
Indonesia’s government is working to ensure that the country’s options for COVID-19 vaccines will comply with Islamic law. However, such efforts may end up eroding the public’s trust in the vaccine and undermine the country’s fight against the pandemic.