China and Russia Unite in Counter-Terrorism Exercise Amid Recent Attacks
The Chinese and Russian militaries conducted a joint military exercise focused on cross-border terrorism in response to the recent terrorist attacks in Moscow. The drill was carried out on 25 June in a river site near the Heilongjiang Bridge linking Russia’s Blagoveshchensk and China’s Heihe, the Chinese military’s official media outlet PLA Daily said. This […]
Singapore Tightens Casino Regulations to Combat Terrorism Financing
Casinos in Singapore will soon encounter tighter regulations on conducting due diligence checks when accepting cash, as part of revised efforts to counter terrorism financing. Due diligence checks will have to be undertaken when casinos accept a cash deposit of S$4,000 or more into a customer’s budget – down from the current brink of S$5,000. […]
SCO’s Counter-Terrorism Efforts and Military Collaboration
One of the main goals of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is political cooperation and security assistance and combating terrorism. The condition of counter-terrorism cooperation between SCO member states is due to the elements of terrorist activities in the area, which include the international reach of terrorist associations and the diffusive nature of terrorist activities. […]
UNODC’s Commitment to Counter-Terrorism: Training and Workshops in South Asia
Since 2011, UNODC has been employing Governments in South Asia to bolster counter-terrorism efforts at the nationwide and regional levels. In a string of regional workshops, UNODC has brought jointly policy-makers and criminal justice officials from the region and experts from across the world to communicate experiences and practices in a variety of aspects critical […]
SCO’s First Joint Anti-Terrorism Drill Demonstrates Unified Resolve Against Global Terrorism
Terrorism is one of the most profound challenges confronting the international community. Acts of violence not only disregard basic human rights but also have a direct effect on the socioeconomic development of all nations, with broad and far-reaching effects on global stability and growth. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) recently conducted its first joint anti-terrorism […]
Beijing’s Counterterrorism Efforts in Central Asia: Protecting Economic and Strategic Interests
China regards Central Asia—Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan—as a critical region to secure Beijing’s increasing economic, energy, and security interests. Stability and security in Central Asia are not only necessary to assure economic and strategic interests but also to protect against potential spillover from Afghanistan—including terrorism and political instability—that could destabilize China’s West. To […]
US and Pakistan Bolster Counterterrorism Efforts Against ISIS-K and TTP
Recently, the US and Pakistan have concluded their latest round of counterterrorism discussions, agreeing to intensify their cooperation in the fight against terrorist organizations like the Pakistani Taliban and a provincial Islamic State affiliate. Washington and Islamabad administered a joint statement simultaneously displaying that the May 2024 bilateral dialogue hosted by the U.S. was focused […]
Russia and Tajikistan Conduct Joint Drills to Combat Afghan Terrorist Threats
Russia and Tajikistan are pledged to joint counterterrorism exercises, which have become even more important because of the elevation of terrorist activities in Afghanistan. This cooperation between Moscow and Dushanbe highlights their dedication to enhancing military and defence cooperation. Furthermore, the fact that Moscow has a military presence in Tajikistan and operates closely with Dushanbe […]
Indonesia’s Ongoing Battle Against Terrorism: Latest Developments
The world’s most dense Muslim nation, Indonesia saw a string of terror attacks in the years after the September 11 attacks on the United States. These included the 2002 Bali bombings at a nightclub and bar on the Indonesian resort island, killing 202 people. That episode is believed to have been carried out by Jemaah […]
Japan’s Role in Philippine Counterterrorism Efforts
Japan announced an outstanding plan in early 2023 to help bolster defence and security in like-minded countries to counter-terrorism in the region. The Philippines was high on its list. Tokyo’s Official Security Assistance program is anticipated to provide Manila with radar and satellite communications to maintain maritime security, including supporting its primary routes in the […]