by lundry | Sep 10, 2009 | Counterterrorism, Indonesia, Military
by Chris Lundry In the aftermath of the 17 July bombings at the Marriott and Ritz-Carlton hotels in Jakarta, some interesting developments have emerged in Indonesia’s anti-terrorism efforts. The incident has shattered the illusion that Indonesia was safe from...
by editor | Aug 12, 2009 | Analysis, Counterterrorism, Framing, Sensemaking, Strategic Comm.
by Steven R. Corman Yesterday Obama counterterrorism adviser John Brennan gave a speech at the Center for Strategic and International Studies on the Obama Administration’s counterterrorism approach. Patricia Kushlis titles her review of the speech...
by lundry | Jul 29, 2009 | Analysis, Counterterrorism, Indonesia
by Chris Lundry As reported yesterday by some Indonesian media outlets, a new group calling itself Tandzim al-Qo’idah Indonesia has released an “official” statement taking responsibility for the Jakarta bombings of 17 July. There are some...
by editor | Jul 22, 2009 | Analysis, Counterterrorism, Framing, Indonesia, Islam, Movements, Muslim Brotherhood, Politics, Sensemaking, Suicide Bombing
by Mark Woodward On 17 July 17 2009, Indonesia and the world were shocked by another round of terrorist attacks. Two powerful bombs exploded in the J.W. Marriott and Ritz- Carlton hotels in Jakarta, Indonesia. Another was found and defused in a hotel room the bombers...
by editor | Jul 14, 2009 | Analysis, Counterterrorism, Government, Strategic Comm.
by Steven R. Corman At last, the AP is reporting, someone is finally going to review our moronic “terror alert system” (TAS). Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano is expected to appoint a panel to reevaluate the system and determine whether it...
by editor | May 26, 2009 | Analysis, Counterterrorism, Politics, Strategic Comm.
by Steven R. Corman This weekend the mainstream media reported that Joint Chiefs Chairman Michael Mullen and former Secretary of State Colin Powell had come to the defense of the Obama administration’s plans to close the prison at Guantanamo Bay. They were...