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Roblox 2026: The Wall Against Radicalisation
2026
In 2026, Roblox’s global chat ban for unverified users serves as a vital shield against extremist recruitment and digital grooming.
Webinars: Nexus Between Violence and Games
admin- 2025
Understand the nexus between violence and games.
Webinar – Jemaah Islamiyah One Year On: Dynamics of Adaptation and Reinvention
- admin
- 2025
A year on, what are the implications of JI’s dissolution in the region?
CVE Webinars – 2 Oct 2025
- admin
- 2025
Join CENTINEL and SEARCCT in their two webinars on Countering Violent Extremism on 2 Oct 2025.
When the Feed Feeds Back
- Nawridho A. Dirwan
- 2025
Digital fatigue and emotional vulnerability are making Indonesian youth susceptible to extremist narratives online.
The Terrorist Narrative is Disinformation, and It is Political
- Nawridho A. Dirwan
- 2024
The unsurprising commonality between terrorist agenda and political campaign: disinformation.
Can China and Indonesia Forge Stronger Counterterrorism Collaboration?
China’s harsh treatment of its minorities and unresolved tension over the South China Sea may hamper a closer China-Indonesia collaboration in counterterrorism.
Pull Factors of Recidivism within Violent Extremist Groups in Indonesia
- Any Rufaedah
- 2023
Preventing recidivism requires multidimension analyses. In contributing to addressing recidivism in Indonesia, this article aims to contribute.
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.
The Astana Anyar Police Station Bombing and Recidivism: Questioning the Role of BNPT?
- Chaula R. Anindya
- 2022
The latest suicide bombing incident in Bandung, West Java, calls into question the effectiveness of BNPT-run deradicalization program in Indonesia.
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.
Suicide Attack on Polsek Astana Anyar, Bandung, Indonesia
- Muh Taufiqurrohman
- 2022
This article provides an update of the suicide attack on 7 December 2022 in Bandung, Indonesia and a profile of the perpetrator.
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.
Uncoding the Indonesia Lone Wolf Anarchist
- Muh Taufiqurrohman
- 2022
Although attacks by Indonesian anarchists have yet to cause fatalities, they continue to threaten national and regional security. This is particularly due to their deep connections with international anarchist communities. Unless Indonesia and its neighbours take immediate preventive measures, not only more attacks are expected but would be more lethal than that of February 16, 2022.
Keys to “Hijrah”: Cash and Ideology
- admin
- 2022
In collaboration with PAKAR and SeRVE Indonesia, we are proud to present the third session of our 3-part webinar series.
Southeast Asian Militants in Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan
- admin
- 2022
In collaboration with PAKAR and SeRVE Indonesia, we are proud to present the second of our 3-part webinar series.
Next Generation Afghan Alumni? Assessments From SEA
- admin
- 2022
In collaboration with PAKAR and SeRVE Indonesia, we are proud to present the first of our 3-part webinar series.
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.
MIT: A Sensible Option for Indonesian IS Supporters Striving for the “Cause”
- Arif Budi Setyawan
- 2021
The recent death of Jaka Ramadhan, a MIT member, highlights how this violent extremist group continues to garner support throughout Indonesia.
Terrorist Working from Home: Pandemic and The Transposition of Violent Extremism in Malaysia
COVID-19 has not only presented many unprecedented challenges to daily lives; it has changed the violent extremism landscape in Malaysia.
Continued Terror by MIT in Poso: Interviews with BG Farid Makruf and Commissioner Didik Supranoto
- Ruslan Sangadji
- 2021
Poso continues to be terrorized by the East Indonesia Mujahidin (MIT) despite having only nine remaining members.
Women and Kinship Pivotal to JAD’s Future Attacks in Indonesia
Based on recent terrorist attacks in Indonesia, Jemaah Ansharut Daulah (JAD) will continue exploiting women and kinship for future operations.
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.
Thwarting Future Attacks by FPI Splinter Cells in Indonesia
- Mohd Adhe Bhakti
- 2021
A splinter cell of an Indonesian extremist group, Front Pembela Islam (Islamic Defenders Front/FPI), was foiled in their plans to attack the government and businesses. How can Indonesia prevent similar occurrences in the future?
Indonesian Military Under Terrorist Attack
Terrorists continue to attack Indonesia’s security apparatus including its military (TNI). TNI needs to heighten security measures to prevent future attacks on its personnel and installations.
Mothers and the Internet: Indonesian Youths Caught in Between
- Sylvia Laksmi
- 2021
With the increasing roles of mothers in terrorism and the internet as a source of indoctrination, Indonesian youths are caught in between two significant spheres of influence.
The Dynamics of Terrorist Recruitment Across Online Platforms: Taking it to the Next Level
Trumping traditional media, the Islamic State in East Asia has gone digital to reach the masses.
Online Political Movement and the Emergence of Youth Extremism
Youths are particularly vulnerable for recruitment by extremist groups. Recent findings revealed that such vulnerabilities may be attributed to psychology rather than ideology. We explain how significance motivation may be the key to understand youth extremism.
Linguistic Appeal of Daesh’s Propaganda
Despite their defeat, Daesh’s propaganda is still garnering support globally. Key to this is the linguistic appeal of their messages.
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.
Striving for Peace in the Philippines amidst Increased Combat-readiness and Continued Recruitment of Women and Children
- Drei Toledo
- 2020
Female and children combatants of the different terrorist groups operating in the Philippines possess a myriad of skills. For women, this includes identifying safe havens for fighters, while children help provide surveillance activities of the police and military units in the area.
The Invisible Women and Children of Malaysia: The Vulnerability of Stateless Persons to Terrorism and Violent Extremism
- Drei Toledo
- 2020
Since terrorist and violent extremist groups tend to flourish in marginalized areas, no sector in today’s world is at greater risk and remains severely understudied as the stateless women and children targeted for recruitment and radicalization by terrorist organizations.
The Shape of Contemporary Conflict in Southeast Asia: How Violent Extremism has Changed Our Women and Children
Women and children aligned with terrorist groups leverage gender and age dynamics for their benefit by claiming ignorance of terrorist acts so as to minimize their culpability.
Why are CPP-NPA Terrorists Deadlier than Religious Extremists?
- Drei Toledo
- 2020
Armed Forces of the Philippines’ official records show that the NPA communist-terrorist group has killed 13,304 of its troops from 1975 to June 2020. This is four times the soldiers killed by the MNLF and the MILF, and 5.5 times the soldiers killed by the Abu Sayyaf Group.
Women in The Early Era of Terrorism in Indonesia
- Siti Darojatul Aliah
- 2020
The first of this two-part analysis explores the roles of women in terrorism in Indonesia since the 1950s to 2010s. It describes the limited roles women play in these radical movements and the reasons behind their subordination.
Change in Terrorism Landscape in Indonesia
- Siti Darojatul Aliah
- 2020
The second of this two-part analysis explores the roles of women in terrorism in Indonesia since the ISIS’ declaration of a caliphate in 2013. It describes the expansion of women’s role in terrorism; no longer hiding behind male nom de guerre.
Continued Interest to Employ Chemical Agents by Indonesian Extremists
- Idznursham Ismail
- 2020
The use of chemical agents by Indonesian extremists still poses a security concern based on their continued interest in their usage. Ricin, abrin and chlorine gas would continue being the agents of choice. Reasons include the relative ease to obtain their precursors.
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.
Preventing the Radicalization of Former Terror Inmates’ Children in Indonesia
- Idznursham Ismail
- 2020
Disengagement and deradicalization of individuals convicted of terrorism require a holistic approach that must continue after the individuals release from prison. This is to ensure that violence is not pursued by these individuals and their children.
Unconventional Weapons Plot in Indonesia: Motivation for Agents Selection and Potential Impact of Alarmist Police Statements
- Idznursham Ismail
- 2020
Within two years, Indonesian authorities uncovered plots intending to use unconventional weapons. There is seemingly an inclination to use chemical agents by Indonesian terrorist groups.
Revoking Citizenship: Not a Step Forward for Indonesian Counter Terrorism
- Idznursham Ismail
- 2020
Proposed changes to Indonesia’s Anti-Terrorism Bill could include revoking the citizenships of its citizens who participated in terrorism overseas. Is this the right way forward?
