Bangladesh’s Battle Against Terrorism: A Decade of Resilience
In the last decade, Bangladesh witnessed few instances of terrorist violence as authorities persisted in pursuing militants rigorously, especially al-Qa’ida-affiliated groups, Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen, and an ISIS-affiliated JMB offshoot, Neo-JMB. PM Sheikh Hasina and other Bangladeshi country officials frequently emphasized Bangladesh’s zero-tolerance policy on terrorism. In October 2022, Bangladesh authorities reported operations to disrupt Jama’atul Ansar Fil […]
Combatting Terrorism: The Philippines’ Struggle and International Support
Over the years, The Philippines has stepped up efforts to combat terrorist organizations in the country and tackle money laundering, mainly when used to fund illicit weapons proliferation. Manila works with international organizations and partners such as Australia and the US to strengthen domestic agencies and improve training and collaboration. Counter-terrorism in the Philippines has […]
Reforming Indonesia’s Anti-Terrorism Laws: Addressing New Threats and Challenges
The Indonesian government’s counterterrorism efforts, adopted in reaction to the 2002 Bali bombings and further incursions by militants in the 18 years since can mostly be seen within the framework of the “criminal justice model.” Through this approach, terrorism has been dealt with foremost as a crime, and the Indonesian government has embraced a coercive […]
The Changing Face of Terrorism: Central Asia’s Growing Concerns
Terrorism tendencies in Central Asian Republics suggest that the region is moving from primarily an exporter of foreign soldiers to one where domestic and regional terrorist episodes may become increasingly more common. Uzbekistan and Tajikistan are the lands that have produced the most significant number of foreign fighters per capita: 1,500 and 1,300, respectively. Yet, […]
Taliban’s Counter-Terrorism Dilemma in the Face of Islamic State – Khorasan
As the Taliban extends its state and governance instrument in Afghanistan, it is also encountered with the unexpected assignment of developing a counter-terrorism strategy. The Islamic State in Khorasan has now shifted to the Taliban, drawing alert to the complexity of extreme right-wing terrorism, deeply rooted as it is in the social fabric of Afghanistan. […]
SAARC Efforts against Terrorism
The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation was launched in 1985. It comprises eight Member States and its Secretariat in Kathmandu, Nepal. Its principal goals are summarized in the Charter of the SAARC. It was adopted on 8 December 1985. It includes the rise and strengthening of collective self-support among South Asian countries; the promotion […]
ASEAN’s Journey in Countering Terrorism
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations was launched in 1967 and has a membership of ten countries. Its primary purposes include the promotion of regional peace and resilience and strengthening internal and external collaboration on matters of common interest. Of particular relevancy to regional counter-terrorism efforts, the Organization’s Charter contains as its purposes: “To maintain […]
SCO’s Regional Security Mandate
Terrorism activities in Central Asia are mostly a cross-border phenomenon. The origin of most terrorists and terrorist organisations that function in Central Asia is Afghanistan due to the presence of the Taliban. Further, it includes Al Qaeda militants, as well as the Ferghana Valley due to the Tajik Civil War. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) […]
The Role of PPUs in countering terrorism in South Asia
South Asia was the second most affected region in terms of terrorism-related attacks and casualties in 2017. This information is stated in the report of the Global Terrorism Index 2018 (GTI), released in November 2018. According to this report, three countries in the region, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India, are amongst the top ten nations most […]
Situation of Security and Counter-Terrorism Measures in Southeast Asia
Over the last three years, the South Asian region has experienced a higher death rate due to terrorist incidents. The Institute prepares this information for Economics and Peace on the effects of terrorism in 163 countries. The comprehensive study titled “The Global Terrorism Index (GTI)”.According to GTI 2022, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, and Indonesia are […]