Posts with tag: Violent extremism
Is West Sumatra on the verge of an intolerance and violent extremism crisis?
Law, Religion, SecurityThere are indications of growing intolerance and violent extremism in West Sumatra. A new law could make matters worse.
Best of 2021
Arts, Corruption, Covid-19, Economy, Foreign Policy, Gender, Human Rights, Law, Politics, Religion, Security, SocietyIndonesia at Melbourne will be taking a short break over the New Year period. Here we present the articles and episodes that attracted your attention in 2021. We look forward to seeing you again in mid-January 2022!
Terror arrests likely motivated by political, not security, considerations
Politics, Religion, SecurityThe backgrounds of the three men arrested over alleged terrorism offences on 17 November suggest their capture may be connected to government efforts to neutralise Islamist opposition ahead of the 2024 elections.
Talking Indonesia: terrorism and extremism
Security, Talking IndonesiaWhat do recent terror attacks tell us about the nature of the terrorist threat in Indonesia, and how is this threat changing? Dr Dave McRae chats to Sidney Jones in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.
The female face of terrorism in Indonesia
Gender, Security, Top StoriesRecent terror attacks in Indonesia have involved women, but examinations of and responses to violent extremism too often neglect gender analysis.
Sigi attack prompts another tug of war over counterterrorism policy
Politics, SecurityIf the military is going to be involved in efforts to combat terrorism, it is time for a deeper discussion on how it can be both effective and accountable.
Jemaah Islamiyah on the brink of splintering?
Religion, SecurityA series of arrests of members of Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) from April to May 2020 revealed the first JI attack plot in Indonesia since 2009. The plot signals that JI may be on the brink of splintering, write V. Arianti and Ulta Levenia.
More terrorists are using guns in Indonesia
SecurityUnaesah Rahmah looks at how terrorists are getting hold of the weapons, and what should be done to disrupt supply.
Flurry of violence in Poso shows resilient militancy and community support
Analysis, SocietyCameron Sumpter and Jordan Newton write that a recent upsurge in militancy in Poso demonstrates the resilience of Mujahidin Indonesia Timur (MIT), and the troubling degree of community support it continues to enjoy.