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Violent Extremism

Are We Securitizing Indonesian Mothers?

What are the possible risks of placing mothers as “frontliners” in preventing violent extremism?

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Politics

Turkey’s Election: A New Hope (for Women)

The fall of Erdogan’s AKP in Turkey’s local elections could spell a new hope and opportunities for Turkish women.

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Politics

When Oligarchs and Political Dynasties Hinder Women’s Representation

During Pemilu 2024, the odds were never in favor of female candidates.

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Violent Extremism

Women Behind Deradicalization Efforts

Women’s role in deradicalization process often goes unnoticed by the public.

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Violent Extremism

BORU BAWA DAMAI (DAUGHTER OF PEACE) – A Documentary on Women and Counter-Terrorism

Through a case study, SRILI underscores the roles Indonesian women play in perpetuating and preventing terrorism.

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Violent Extremism

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.

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Violent Extremism

Gendering Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Initiatives in Malaysia

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.

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Violent Extremism

Mothers and the Internet: Indonesian Youths Caught in Between

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.

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Violent Extremism

A More Effective Counterterrorism Strategy for Indonesian Women by Acknowledging Their Motivations and Tactical Contributions

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.

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Violent Extremism

Striving for Peace in the Philippines amidst Increased Combat-readiness and Continued Recruitment of Women and Children

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.

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Violent Extremism

The Invisible Women and Children of Malaysia: The Vulnerability of Stateless Persons to Terrorism and Violent Extremism

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.

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Violent Extremism

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.

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Violent Extremism

Women in The Early Era of Terrorism in Indonesia

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.

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