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Deradicalization
Webinar – Jemaah Islamiyah One Year On: Dynamics of Adaptation and Reinvention
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2025
A year on, what are the implications of JI’s dissolution in the region?
Women Behind Deradicalization Efforts
Women’s role in deradicalization process often goes unnoticed by the public.
Building Resilience through Family and Faith for Malaysian Ex-Detainees Charged under Terrorism-related Acts
Through interviews with Malaysian ex-detainees arrested on terrorism-related charges, this article demonstrates the importance of family.
76 Terror Inmates Pledged Allegiance to Indonesia. What Next?
- Any Rufaedah
- 2023
Scores of terror inmates recently abandoned their radical beliefs and embraced the sovereignty of Indonesia. Is that enough?
BORU BAWA DAMAI (DAUGHTER OF PEACE) – A Documentary on Women and Counter-Terrorism
- admin
- 2023
Through a case study, SRILI underscores the roles Indonesian women play in perpetuating and preventing terrorism.
Desistance: A Novel Tool to Assess Former Terrorists in Indonesia
In light of the suicide bombing in Indonesia on 7 December 2022, preventing terrorist recidivism is crucial. This can be facilitated by developing accurate assessment tools to understand the propensity of former terrorists to reengage in violence and through customized intervention.
Recidivism in Indonesia: Peering Through the lens of Desistance from Terrorism
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.
Family Dynamics: An Important Factor for Returning Filipino Foreign Terrorist Fighters
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.
Deradicalization Programs in Malaysian Prisons Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic: Limitations & Challenges
- Mohd Mizan Aslam
- 2022
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.
Combating Religious Extremism Through a Whole-of-Government Approach: The Bruneian Experience
- Majdey Zawawi
- 2021
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.
Interview with Febri Ramdani: Author of “300 Days in the Land of Syam” – Part 2
- Febri Ramdani
- 2021
Febri recounts his tribulations to Raqqah and his family’s subsequent escape from IS.
Interview with Febri Ramdani: Author of “300 Days in the Land of Syam” – Part 1
- Febri Ramdani
- 2021
In this candid interview, Febri shares his and his family’s motivations to move from Indonesia to live under the Islamic State’s rule in Raqqah, Syria.
Engaging the Community in Countering Violent Extremism in the Pandemic Era
Despite the pandemic, violent extremism remains a perennial threat. Governments must now integrate non-legal measures with their legal framework to effectively combat this threat.
From Violence and Trauma to Forgiveness: Case Study of Ali Fauzi Manzi
- Badrus Samsul Fata
- 2021
This article outlines how former Indonesian terrorists become advocates for peace through a case study of Ali Fauzi Manzi.
Empowering Indonesian Communities for Effective Reintegration of Terrorists and Their Families
- Rosyid Nurul Hakiim
- 2021
The community plays an important role in the reintegration of terrorists and their families. Recognizing this, ruangobrol.id piloted a “hyper local” project involving individuals of diverse backgrounds.
A Four-Component Post-Release Assessment Essential to Prevent Recidivism in Indonesia
- Robi Sugara
- 2021
Pledging loyalty to the Unitary Republic of Indonesia (NKRI) is an important indicator the government uses to measure the success of terrorist deradicalization programmes inside prisons. However, assessments must continue after an inmate’s release.
Gendering Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Initiatives in Malaysia
- Dr. Rabi’ah Aminudin
- 2021
Malaysian women are no longer harmless nor immune to violent extremism. It is thus imperative for gender perspectives to be included in the design and implementation of Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) initiatives in Malaysia.
A Need for Nationwide Deradicalization Centres in Indonesia to Curb Rising Terrorist Attacks
Despite the pandemic, terrorist motivations to conduct attacks remain unabated. This demonstrates the need for the Indonesian government, assisted by the society and businesses, to set up deradicalization centres throughout Indonesia.
A More Effective Counterterrorism Strategy for Indonesian Women by Acknowledging Their Motivations and Tactical Contributions
- Sylvia Laksmi
- 2020
The last ISIS-family suicide bombings in Surabaya is a sign for the government to remain vigilant towards the imminent threat of terrorism which targets women and children as potential actors.
Immortality via News Media? A Case Study of Former Terrorism Inmates in Indonesia
- Idznursham Ismail
- 2020
Employing Terror Management Theory (TMT), this study sought to explore the impact of the symbiotic relationship between news media and terrorism on terrorism perpetrators.
