Neighbourhood Watch The Evolving Terrorist Threat In Southeast Asia

Author : Peter Chalk,Carl Ungerer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 51 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Islam and politics
ISBN : 1921302275

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Neighbourhood Watch by Peter Chalk,Carl Ungerer Pdf

"Neighbourhood Watch analyses the changing nature of religious militancy in Southeast Asia and sets out a framework for understanding the forces and trends that are driving jihadist extremism in the region. It provides a comprehensive examination of the organisational and operational capabilities of the major terrorist groups including Jemaah Islamiyah, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and the Abu Sayyaf Group in Mindanao and the various groups associated with the current manifestation of Malay Muslim separatist violence in southern Thailand. In each case, the nature and extent of pan-regional networks and connections are examined. The report also argues that Australia's response to the current threat environment should focus on consolidating recent gains in bilateral counter-terrorism efforts and look to areas of further cooperation on a regional or multilateral basis. Especially useful in this regard would be reinstituting a high-level political dialogue on terrorism and leading a new diplomatic campaign to improve compliance with international counter-terrorism laws. The nett assessment that emerges from this analysis highlights the changing terrorist dynamic in Southeast Asia. Although JI has failed in its efforts to combine two of the region's most active Islamic conflicts into a single zone of ideological convergence, the strategic threat from terrorism has not disappeared. In looking to the future, it is the ungoverned spaces that have traditionally suffered from endemic religious conflict that are likely to pose the region's most serious long-term problem. It is essential, therefore, that Southeast Asian governments remain vigilant in the face of evolving political developments in these areas and conscientiously work to make these ungoverned spaces less amenable to terrorist exploitation."--Provided by publisher.

Author : Peter Chalk
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1396855636

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Neighbourhood Watch: The Evolving Terrorist Threat in Southeast Asia by Peter Chalk Pdf

Author : Peter Chalk,Angel Rabasa,William Rosenau,Leanne Piggott
Publisher : Rand Corporation
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780833047595

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The Evolving Terrorist Threat to Southeast Asia by Peter Chalk,Angel Rabasa,William Rosenau,Leanne Piggott Pdf

Building on prior RAND research analyzing the motives, drivers, and capabilities of the principal extremist groups operating in the Philippines, southern Thailand, and Indonesia, this study examined the historical roots of militancy in these countries, the development and perpetuation of extremist ideological frameworks, and national and international government response efforts.

Author : S. Caroline Taylor,Daniel Joseph Torpy,Dilip K. Das
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2012-09-24
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781466581241

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Policing Global Movement by S. Caroline Taylor,Daniel Joseph Torpy,Dilip K. Das Pdf

The movement of humans across borders is increasing exponentially‘some for benign reasons, others nefarious, including terrorism, human trafficking, and people smuggling. Consequently, the policing of human movement within and across borders has been and remains a significant concern to nations. Policing Global Movement: Tourism, Migration, Human T

Author : David Martin Jones,Paul Schulte,Carl Ungerer,M.L.R. Smith
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2019-12-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781786438027

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Handbook of Terrorism and Counter Terrorism Post 9/11 by David Martin Jones,Paul Schulte,Carl Ungerer,M.L.R. Smith Pdf

Almost two decades after the events of 9/11, this Handbook offers a comprehensive insight into the evolution and development of terrorism and insurgency since then. Gathering contributions from a broad range of perspectives, it both identifies new technological developments in terrorism and insurgency, and addresses the distinct state responses to the threat of political, or religiously motivated violence; not only in the Middle East and Europe, but also in Africa, South and Southeast Asia, and North and South America.

Author : Bruce Hoffman,Fernando Reinares
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 695 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2014-10-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780231537438

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The Evolution of the Global Terrorist Threat by Bruce Hoffman,Fernando Reinares Pdf

Examining major terrorist acts and campaigns undertaken in the decade following September 11, 2001, internationally recognized scholars study the involvement of global terrorist leaders and organizations in these incidents and the planning, organization, execution, recruitment, and training that went into them. Their work captures the changing character of al-Qaeda and its affiliates since the invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq and the sophisticated elements that, despite the West's best counterterrorism efforts, continue to exert substantial direction over jihadist terrorist operations. Through case studies of terrorist acts and offensives occurring both in and outside the West, the volume's contributors investigate al-Qaeda and other related entities as they adapted to the strategies of Operation Enduring Freedom and subsequent U.S.-led global counterterrorism programs. They explore whether Osama bin Laden was indeed reduced to a mere figurehead before his death or continued to influence al-Qaeda's global activities. Did al-Qaeda become a loose collection of individuals and ideas following its expulsion from Afghanistan, or was it reborn as a transnational terrorist structure powered by a well-articulated ideology? What is the preeminent terrorist threat we face today, and what will it look like in the future? This anthology pinpoints the critical patterns and strategies that will inform counterterrorism in the coming decades.

Author : Bert Chapman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2011-04-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9798216089438

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Geopolitics by Bert Chapman Pdf

This concise introduction to the growth and evolution of geopolitics as a discipline includes biographical information on its leading historical and contemporary practitioners and detailed analysis of its literature. An important book on a topic that has been neglected for too long, Geopolitics: A Guide to the Issues will provide readers with an enhanced understanding of how geography influences personal, national, and international economics, politics, and security. The work begins with the history of geopolitics from the late 19th century to the present, then discusses the intellectual renaissance the discipline is experiencing today due to the prevalence of international security threats involving territorial, airborne, space-based, and waterborne possession and acquisition. The book emphasizes current and emerging international geopolitical trends, examining how the U.S. and other countries, including Australia, Brazil, China, India, and Russia, are integrating geopolitics into national security planning. It profiles international geopolitical scholars and their work, and it analyzes emerging academic, military, and governmental literature, including "gray" literature and social networking technologies, such as blogs and Twitter.

Author : Bruce Vaughn
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2010-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781437925685

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Terrorism in Southeast Asia by Bruce Vaughn Pdf

Contents: (1) The Rise of Islamist Militancy in Southeast Asia: Overview; The Rise of Al Qaeda in Southeast Asia; (2) The Jemaah Islamiya (JI) Network: History of JI; JI¿s Relationship to Al Qaeda; JI¿s Size and Structure; (3) Indonesia: Recent Events; The Bali Bombings and Other JI attacks in Indonesia; The Trial and Release of Baasyir; (4) The Philippines: Abu Sayyaf; The MILF; The Philippine Communist Party; (5) Thailand: Southern Insurgency; Current Government¿s Approach; Little Evidence of Transnational Elements; (6) Malaysia: Recent Events; A Muslim Voice of Moderation; Maritime Concerns; Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism in Malaysia; Terrorist Groups in Malaysia; Malaysia¿s Counter-Terrorism Efforts; (7) Singapore: U.S.-Singapore Coop.

Author : Michael Freeman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317135074

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Financing Terrorism by Michael Freeman Pdf

Without money, terrorists cannot function as organizations and cannot conduct attacks. Yet the questions remain, how vulnerable are terrorists to financial disruptions? Can governments put pressure on their finances in meaningful ways or are they too resilient and adaptive to be affected by state actions? These and other questions about terrorism financing are vigorously debated by scholars and policymakers, particularly since the attacks of September 11th 2001 . While there is a growing literature on policy issues, strategies, and countermeasures, states must first understand their enemies before developing strategies to defeat them. So, instead of focusing on the state response, this book asks a more foundational question: How do different terrorist groups actually raise money? What are their budgets? What do their portfolios look like? How have they changed over time? What are the advantages and disadvantages of different sources of financing? The book includes case studies of 11 different terrorist groups or sets of groups within a country. It is clear that each group has a different portfolio tailored to their needs and their environment and this makes countering terrorist financing more challenging for the state. This topical book will be required reading for all students and scholars interested in terrorism financing as well as those working in government agencies tasked with combating terrorist groups and their financial resources.

Author : Martin N. Murphy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Law
ISBN : UOM:39015078784678

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Small Boats, Weak States, Dirty Money by Martin N. Murphy Pdf

Many believe that pirates and other water-bound terrorists present a significant threat to international maritime security. Testing the validity of this claim, Martin N. Murphy scrutinizes recent incidents of maritime terrorism and locates the commonalities between pirates and maritime terrorists that enable them to commit their extensive crimes. Murphy's research opens up surprising sites of contact between pirates and wider criminal networks, organizations that pursue their corrupt agendas not only on sea but also on land. It is these relationships, Murphy argues, that bring about the destabilization of states and regions in which piracy occurs. Murphy's most significant revelation is the way in which maritime criminality may disguise insurgent and terrorist activity, allowing such actors greater freedom to maneuver. Although these acts currently rank as a low-level threat, priacy feeds off of political upheaval. Before they can evolve into a truly powerful and dangerous force, however, maritime terrorists and insurgents will have to overcome significant operational and technical issues. They must also capture the attention of an international audience by committing atrocities at sea that are as devastating as those committed on land.

Author : A. Tan
Publisher : Springer
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2011-08-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780230339156

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Security Strategies in the Asia-Pacific by A. Tan Pdf

This book argues that, given the existence of a discrete Malay archipelago security complex, it is a fallacy for the United States to approach this region primarily through the prism of global counter-terrorism

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on International Relations. Subcommittee on International Terrorism and Nonproliferation
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Political Science
ISBN : PSU:000058149119

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Evolving Counterterrorism Strategy by United States. Congress. House. Committee on International Relations. Subcommittee on International Terrorism and Nonproliferation Pdf

Author : Bruce Hoffman,Fernando Reinares
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 696 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2014-10-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780231168984

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The Evolution of the Global Terrorist Threat by Bruce Hoffman,Fernando Reinares Pdf

Examining each major terrorist act and campaign of the decade following September 11, 2001, internationally recognized scholars launch original studies of the involvement of global terrorist leaders and organizations in these incidents and the planning, organization, execution, recruitment, and training that went into them. Their work relays the changing character of al-Qaeda and its affiliates since the invasion of Afghanistan and Iraq and the sophisticated elements that, despite the WestÕs best counterterrorism efforts, continue to exert substantial and sustained control over terrorist operations. Through case studies of terrorist acts occurring both within and outside the West, the volumeÕs contributors investigate al-Qaeda as it adapts to the strategies of Operation Enduring Freedom and subsequent U.S.-led global counterterrorism campaigns. They explore whether Osama bin Laden was indeed reduced to a mere figurehead before his death or whether he successfully exercised global command over al-QaedaÕs activities. Did al-Qaeda become a loose collection of individuals and ideas following its expulsion from Afghanistan, or was it reborn as a transnational organization powered by a well-articulated ideology? What is the preeminent terrorist threat we face today, and what will it look like in the future? This anthology pinpoints the important patterns and strategies that will best inform counterterrorism in a new century.

Author : Luca Anceschi,Joseph A. Camilleri,Benjamin T. Tolosa
Publisher : Ateneo de Manila University Press
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UCSD:31822037392016

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Conflict, Religion, and Culture by Luca Anceschi,Joseph A. Camilleri,Benjamin T. Tolosa Pdf

Since 9/11 much has been written about U.S. and European responses to terrorism, to Iraq and Afghanistan, and to tensions between Islam and the West. But countries in Asia Pacific have attracted much less attention--yet their responses reveal much not only about their respective foreign policies, but also about their internal electoral politics, the tensions of plural societies, the sway of ethnic-cultural stereotypes, the perceived sociopolitical roles that religions play, the conditioning of the mass media, and the international implications of internal armed conflicts. Mindful of the interconnections between the global and the local, and their impact on different policy areas, the authors of this collection examine contemporary developments in four multiethnic, multifaith societies, which are also significant middle powers in Asia Pacific: Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Australia.

Author : Hitoshi Nasu,Rob McLaughlin,Donald R. Rothwell,See Seng Tan
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2019-04-25
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781108705653

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The Legal Authority of ASEAN as a Security Institution by Hitoshi Nasu,Rob McLaughlin,Donald R. Rothwell,See Seng Tan Pdf

Provides a fresh perspective on ASEAN's role for regional security in Southeast Asia.