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Indonesia extremism

Two Malaysian Men Sentenced to 23 Years Prison For Bali Bombing

Two Malaysian Men Sentenced to 23 Years Prison For Bali Bombing

By Aisyah Llewellyn
However, the sentences given to Mohammed Farik bin Amin and Mohammed Nazir bin Lep are far from the full story.

Remembering John MacDougall, an American Scholar of Indonesia

Remembering John MacDougall, an American Scholar of Indonesia

By Luke Hunt
The anthropologist, who died last week at the age of 53, was a renowned scholar of all things Balinese.
Is Indonesia at Risk of Terror Attacks During the Presidential Election?

Is Indonesia at Risk of Terror Attacks During the Presidential Election?

By Aisyah Llewellyn
The country's extremist networks remain extant, but are much less capable of large-scale attacks than they were two decades ago.

How Do You Solve A Problem Like Hambali?

How Do You Solve A Problem Like Hambali?

By Aisyah Llewellyn
More than 20 years after the Bali bombings in which he allegedly played a central role, nobody quite knows what to do with a man once seen as Southeast Asia's most wanted terrorist.

Nahdlatul Ulama at 100: Opportunities and Challenges

Nahdlatul Ulama at 100: Opportunities and Challenges

By Virdika Rizky Utama
At the turn of its second century, the Indonesian Islamic organization, one of the world's largest, faces a number of challenging headwinds.

Recent Arrest Puts Jemaah Islamiyah Back in the Spotlight

Recent Arrest Puts Jemaah Islamiyah Back in the Spotlight

By Rakyan Adibrata and Jasminder Singh
An arrest last year demonstrates that JI's network has expanded considerably, despite the extremist group's recent period of dormancy.

Indonesia’s Vicious Cycle: Terrorist Convicts Making a Comeback?

Indonesia’s Vicious Cycle: Terrorist Convicts Making a Comeback?

By Andi Raihanah Ashar
Despite the government's deradicalization programs, a small but alarming number of terrorist convicts has reoffended after their release from prison.
Indonesia Frees Convicted Bali Bomber on Parole

Indonesia Frees Convicted Bali Bomber on Parole

By Sebastian Strangio
Umar Patek has expressed regret for his role in the 2002 attacks, but his parole has been greeted with anger in Australia, which lost 88 citizens in the attack.

Two Decades After the Bali Bombings, A Peace Park

Two Decades After the Bali Bombings, A Peace Park

By Luke Hunt
The attack testified to the horrifying vision of the now-defunct Jemaah Islamiyah, which aimed to establish an Islamic Caliphate in Southeast Asia.

Is Abu Bakar Bashir Really Walking Away From Violent Extremism?

Is Abu Bakar Bashir Really Walking Away From Violent Extremism?

By Bilveer Singh
The former JI leader recently pledged his loyalty to the Indonesian state, but there are reasons to question the sincerity of his conversion.

Convicted Bali Bomber Says He ‘Disagreed’ With 2002 Attacks

Convicted Bali Bomber Says He ‘Disagreed’ With 2002 Attacks

By Sebastian Strangio
In a YouTube video "interview" with the governor of prison in Central Java, the militant repeated long-standing claims of remorse.
Indonesia Considers Objection to Bali Bomber’s Early Release

Indonesia Considers Objection to Bali Bomber’s Early Release

By Niniek Karmini
The Australian government has denounced Umar Patek's impending release, which comes just ahead of the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attack.

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