The recent suicide attack in Indonesia on 7 December 2022 was conducted by a terrorist recidivist. The author is proposing a new lens to understand why terrorists continue to reoffend.
Violent Extremism
This article provides an update of the suicide attack on 7 December 2022 in Bandung, Indonesia and a profile of the perpetrator.
If allowed to return, the Philippine government must consider that accepting the return of Foreign Terrorist Fighters will create a dilemma for the country. On one end, the government is responsible for its returning citizens; on the other, it increases the risk of Filipino families being recruited into terrorism.
It has been four years since the ratification of the revised law on terrorism, but the Indonesian government has yet to issue a Presidential Regulation (Perpres) on TNI’s involvement in counterterrorism operations. What is the progress? Why has it been delayed? What are the issues that have yet to be explored?
Though distant, the successful assassination of Shinzo Abe reinvigorates ISIS supporters in Indonesia to conduct similar feats. Indonesian security forces need to take preemptive measures to ensure that such assassinations do not take place in the country.
In collaboration with PAKAR and SeRVE Indonesia, we are proud to present the third session of our 3-part webinar series.
In collaboration with PAKAR and SeRVE Indonesia, we are proud to present the second of our 3-part webinar series.
In collaboration with PAKAR and SeRVE Indonesia, we are proud to present the first of our 3-part webinar series.
The Malaysian approach to deradicalization is facing significant challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. The split between public and private entities towards violent extremist rehabilitation jeopardizes the effectiveness of mandatory deradicalization programs in Malaysian prisons.
Religious extremism continues to loom over Southeast Asia. Notably, the Taliban resurgence may provide fodder for legitimizing extremist religio-political ideologies. This article explores the mechanisms that enable Brunei Darussalam to remain resilient against extremist religious ideologies.