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Why Bangkok struggles to bring peace to Thailand's 'Deep South'
The insurgents have not outlined their political aims and their leaders' identities are unknown. Also, the current government has little political pull in the region.
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Backchannels In Indonesian business, the more things change...
A Rothschild scion is disappointed to learn that his Indonesian partners have treated him much like politically connected Indonesian businessmen have treated foreign partners for decades.
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Bali bombings: 10 years later, progress and some bumps ahead
After the 2002 Bali bombing, Indonesia cracked down on terror. But analysts warn lack of understanding about smaller cells could hamper efforts.
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Focus Are terrorists beyond redemption?
The record shows that some radicals can be persuaded to give up the gun when inducements and local conditions are right. The Pentagon recently spent $4.5 million to find out more.
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Backchannels The sacred and the profane: Indonesian churches and Lady Gaga
The pop-star Lady Gaga and Indonesian churches have both been the recent target of a thuggish group called the Islam Defenders Front.
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Terrorism & Security Bali nightclub bombings suspect stands trial
Umar Patek, accused of building the bomb used in the 2002 Bali nightclub bombings, was captured in January 2011 and began his trial today in Indonesia.
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Most-wanted terror leaders killed in the Philippines
Philippine officials say they killed members of the group Abu Sayyaf, which has been behind kidnappings, bomb attacks, and beheadings, terrorizing the country for over 20 years.
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Pakistan extradites Bali bombing suspect Umar Patek to Indonesia
The arrest of Islamist militant Umar Patek is raising questions about how best to prosecute militants suspected of cross-border terrorism.
08/11/2011 11:51 am -
Indonesia's youth groups try to counter militant recruitment
As reports of militant recruitment among young people rise, small groups are popping up across Indonesia in an effort to help keep youths safe.
08/03/2011 12:10 pm -
Indonesian militant Abu Bakar Bashir sentenced to 15 years in jail
Thursday’s ruling was a victory for Indonesia’s law enforcement agencies that had sought for years to tie Abu Bakar Bashir conclusively to terrorist activities.
06/16/2011 09:03 am -
Top 5 Al Qaeda-linked militants Pakistan has captured
Amid an official US probe into whether the Pakistani military knew of Osama bin Laden's hiding spot and if they shielded him, it could be easy to overlook Pakistan's notable successes against alleged Al Qaeda militants, thousands of whom have been killed or captured by Pakistani forces over the past decade. Here's a look at five of the highest-profile Al Qaeda captures in Pakistan with the help of the local security services.
05/03/2011 02:37 pm -
Abbottabad, Pakistan: 5 things to know about where bin Laden died
Abbottabad, Pakistan, was a midsized city unknown to most outside the country until late Sunday night, when President Obama announced that the US had found and killed 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden there. Here are five facts to put Abbottabad, Pakistan, in context.
05/02/2011 01:14 pm -
Rise of smaller militant cells forces Indonesia to rethink terror strategy
While large-scale acts of terrorism have fallen, smaller instances of religious violence that include attacks on churches and beatings of non-Muslims have risen.
04/07/2011 01:37 pm -
Could Indonesia's democracy be Egypt's model?
Abu Bakar Bashir's trial demonstrates the struggles Indonesia faces a decade after transitioning from authoritarian rule to the world's largest Muslim democracy.
02/18/2011 04:58 pm -
Delay in trial of Indonesian cleric Bashir raises worry about antiterrorism efforts
Abu Bakar Bashir, the spiritual leader of the militant group Jamaah Islamiyah, is facing trial for the third time. It may be Indonesia's last chance to convict the cleric, who was also tried in for the 2002 Bali bombings.
02/10/2011 10:37 am -
The Monitor's View Obama's (now delayed) trip to Indonesia: Can he make it an ally?
The Obama trip to Indonesia can build a bridge to the world's largest Muslim country, countering Al Qaeda-tied militants in Southeast Asia. It can also counter China's expansion in the region.
03/18/2010 03:15 pm -
Terrorism & Security Last suspect in Bali bombing may be dead
Indonesian police said they may have killed Dulmatin, the last major suspect still at large from the Bali bombing. If true, it would be a major blow to terrorist group Jemaah Islamiyah.
03/09/2010 08:31 am -
Terrorism & Security Singapore raises terror alert on Malacca Strait, one of the world's most important oil shipping lanes
Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore raised terror alert levels after a tip-off that terrorists are planning to attack vessels in the Malacca Strait. The threat hasn't prevented millions of barrels of oil from being shipped through the strait daily.
03/05/2010 09:00 am -
US faces slog against Philippine militants, even with winning strategy
The US and Philippines can claim many successes since joining forces in counterterrorism after 9/11, but uprooting militancy altogether remains elusive.
01/19/2010 11:59 am -
Terrorism & Security US pulls troops from Philippines town after US soldiers killed
Phillipines Al Qaeda-linked terrorist group may be stepping up its attacks.
09/30/2009 01:00 am -
Indonesia eyes militant networks after Noordin killing
Experts say Noordin's death Thursday gives Indonesia a window to recalibrate its battle to confront other militants.
09/18/2009 01:00 am -
Noordin Top's death: The impact on Southeast Asia's battle with terrorism
The killing of one of Indonesia's most-wanted men is a key victory. But questions remain about the extent of the Jemaah Islamiah network Noordin may have left behind.
09/17/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Indonesia claims to have killed region’s most-wanted terrorist
Police said Thursday they were 90 percent sure they had killed Noordin Mohammed Top, who is suspected of planning every major terrorist attack in Indonesia since 2002. But they have made such claims before, and his death is not confirmed.
09/17/2009 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security Philippines: Are two militant groups joining forces?
Philippines government alleges MILF involvement in a firefight last week with members of the militant Abu Sayyaf, calling into question a cease-fire with the rebel group.
08/17/2009 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security Militant killed in raid probably not Indonesian terrorist leader
Police now doubt the man killed Saturday is Noordin Mohammed Top, who claims to be Indonesia's Al Qaeda leader and is accused of planning multiple bombings.
08/10/2009 01:00 am
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