by editor | Sep 2, 2009 | Analysis, Identification, Indonesia, Movements, Popular Culture, Sensemaking, Southeast Asia
by Mark Woodward* Over the last year it has become increasingly apparent to progressive Indonesian Muslim intellectuals and political leaders that there is a clear association between the spread of Wahhabi religious teachings and political extremism. In the weeks...
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 | Dec 10, 2008 | Analysis, Media, Movements, technology
by Steven R. Corman The Alliance of Youth Movements (AYM) Summit took place last week in New York City. The event was announced during a press conference on November 24 by Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Jim Glassman and Jared Cohen of the State...
by editor | Nov 17, 2008 | Analysis, Counterterrorism, Movements, technology
by Steven R. Corman In two recent briefings, one for the MSM and one for bloggers, Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Jim Glassman spoke approvingly of an incident that took place in Colombia earlier this year. It involved Facebook and a march against...
by editor | Jul 21, 2008 | Analysis, Islam, Movements
by Mark Woodward* In wars that are as much about ideas as they are about anything else, it is convenient to have enemies that are clearly defined, easily demonized and clearly distinguishable from real or imagined allies. When none are apparent we all too often...
by editor | Jul 16, 2008 | Counterterrorism, Movements
by Steven R. Corman A few weeks ago I wrote about an appearance by Michael Scheuer on a radio talk show. The theme was the possible disintegration of al Qaeda based on recent denouncements and recantations by prominent ideologues. He was going against the grain,...