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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.
Prologue to IMAN Research Report: Kami Orang Sini Juga
- 2026
A prologue to IMAN Research’s report on Malaysian Chinese youth, their identities, views and aspirations.
The Zohran Paradox
- 2026
Muhammad Sinatra’s (Editor, stratsea) reflections on Zohran Mamdani, the new mayor of New York City.
Paradoks Zohran
- 2026
Muhammad Sinatra’s (Editor, stratsea) “The Zohran Paradox” in Bahasa Indonesia.
The Youth and GE16
Aziff Azuddin- 2025
Malaysia’s youth are not a monolith; they are a diverse group with complex concerns and a desire for genuine political representation.
Power to the (Young) People
- Jitsai Santaputra
- 2024
The youths have an important role to play in fostering the digital transformation of the energy transition process.
Malaysia In the Middle
- Dina Zaman
- 2024
Recent global and local events have intensified identity politics in Malaysia.
Combating Disinformation: Pilpres 2024 and the Youth
- Wida Ayu Puspitosari
- 2023
With easier access to information and education system, Indonesian youths may play a significant role in preventing a repeat of national polarization of the past ahead of next year’s presidential election.
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.
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.
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.
Hijrah or Pop Islam? Implications for Malaysia
- Syaza Shukri
- 2021
The pace of Islamisation in Malaysia has undoubtedly increase in the past decade. Spiritual Hijrah by the masses towards greater piety is of course commendable – until it is used by celebrities, entrepreneurs, and politicians for their personal gain.
Malay Political Polarization and Islamic Populism in Malaysia
- Syaza Shukri
- 2021
Islamic populism is currently a go-to strategy for Malay-based political parties vying for support form the same pool of electorates. This has been detrimental to the rights and liberties of non-Muslims in Malaysia with the possibility of extremism.
Returning To Our Roots: The Anger and Heartbreak of Young Malay Men
- Dina Zaman
- 2021
Article is a preamble to Dina Zaman’s new book on Malay(sia), Malayness. Her book is scheduled for sale in Q3 of 2021.
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.
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.
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.
The Challenges of Preventing Online Radicalization of Indonesian Children during COVID-19
- Mayolisia Ekayanti
- 2020
Indonesian children face an increased risk of online radicalization during COVID-19. This commentary discusses the challenges to prevent such radicalization while proposing how the involvements of social influencers may be a step forward.
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.
