2019/01/28 |
Philippines Vows to 'Crush' Attackers After Church Bombings Kill at Least 20
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack, but did not provide evidence.
2017/10/16 |
Marginalized Female Migrant Workers Prone to Radicalization
'Radicalization through religion need not be the more attractive path out of socio-economic disenchantment for marginalized women,' writes Tamara Nair and Alan Chong.
2017/09/19 |
Female Roles in Religious Radicalism
Where women once held only supporting roles, they are now beginning to take up more dominant roles in radical groups. Why?
2017/08/25 |
The Fall and Rise of Jihadism in Southeast Asia
The loss of the IS caliphate has led to a shift in attention back to the domestic enemy in Southeast Asia.
2017/06/30 |
A Bloody Drug War and an ISIS-Linked City Siege Mark Duterte’s First Year in Office
One year into his presidency — despite the on-paper merit of his 10-point economic plan — Duterte has delivered almost nothing to improve the lot of impoverished Filipinos.
2017/06/12 |
China is Getting More Interested in the Middle East
The visits combined with other diplomatic activities reflect the fact that China’s engagement with the Middle East has been growing steadily in recent years.
2017/06/08 |
Fake News Photos Justifying the Return of Martial Law to the Philippines
Fake News in the Philippines.
2017/05/09 |
Syria Aims to Win Chinese Support with Exaggerated Numbers of Uighur ISIS Fighters
Previous reports suggest about 100 Uighurs are involved in ISIS, but it is hard to verify these numbers due to strict information control in the Xinjiang.
2017/03/06 |
North Korea Fires Projectile; Malaysia Foils ISIS Attack; Abe Closer to Third Term Run; China Cruises in Disputed Waters
Asia Morning Update: A quick roundup of the most important news from around the region.
2017/03/01 |
Taiwan Deports Indonesian Worker for Possible ISIS Ties
The migrant worker was reportedly radicalized after she began using Facebook in Taiwan.
2017/02/23 |
ISIS Crowdsourcing ‘Lone Wolves’ Heightens Risks for Southeast Asia
With the advent of ISIS crowdsourcing, countering the organization’s expansion beyond the Middle East will be an arduous task.
2017/01/13 |
Terrorism No Longer a Man’s World in Indonesia
'Women’s roles in terrorist networks in Indonesia have until now been dictated by their kinship ties through marriage, involving facilitating logistics and finance for terrorist acts. But there is a growing trend of women taking on combat roles.'
2016/11/03 |
Is North Korea’s Nuclear Tech for Sale?
As North Korea's cash flows dry up, selling nuclear technology to the highest bidder - be it Syria, Lybia or even ISIS - may become a tantalizing option for the Kim regime.
2016/11/02 |
'Tackling ISIS More Difficult than Tackling Communists'
Efforts in Europe and Asia have yet to determine the root cause of terrorism, according to a top Malaysian politician.
2016/10/28 |
New Agency to Respond to Terrorism in Malaysia
A new multi-agency special force has been set up to respond to terrorist threats.
2016/08/25 |
Philippine Islamist Militants Behead Hostage
ISIS-linked Islamist militants have beheaded another hostage in the southern Philippines.
2016/07/07 |
Dhaka Terrorist Attack a Reminder on 'Soft Targets'
The killings come as yet another reminder of the vulnerability of soft targets with lax security, as the Islamic State spreads terror across national borders.
2016/07/06 |
Malaysian Police Confirms IS Involvement in Bomb Attack
Authorities are concerned about terrorism becoming a growing threat in Malaysia.
