The Rise of Radicalism and Terrorism in Indonesia and Malaysia
This article examines the dynamics
of radicalism and terrorism in Indonesia and Malaysia and how government from
both countries responded to the rise of radicalism and terrorism. It
discusses the development of terrorism in Southeast Asia from the period of
Darul Islam in 1950s to Jama’ah Islamiyah in 2000s. In addition, it argues
that Indonesia and Malaysia have become barometer of terrorism networks in
Southeast Asia. Radicalism and terrorism networks also have transformed the
character of Islam in Southeast Asia, and this certainly challenges the future
of mainstream Muslims in the region who are recognized as maintaining moderate
and peaceful Islam. This is based on interviews to terrorist and former
terrorist detainees and government officials in Indonesia and Malaysia. It also
comes from analysis of books and documents from radical-jihadist organizations
and government. It recommends state and civil society policy to
unite in preventing and countering radicalism and terrorism in Southeast Asia,
especially in Indonesia and Malaysia.
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