by lundry | Jun 17, 2011 | Analysis, Counterterrorism, Indonesia, Islam, Media, Southeast Asia
by Chris Lundry The next chapter in the saga of Abu Bakar Basyir, called the spiritual leader of terrorist organization Jemaah Islamiyah, came to an end on June 16. The court in South Jakarta pronounced its verdict of guilty to the charges of inciting terrorism...
by editor | May 4, 2011 | Analysis, Counterterrorism, Education, Indonesia, Movements, Southeast Asia
by Mark Woodward* Since March 15 Indonesia has experienced another wave of bombings, including a suicide attack on the Az Zikro mosque located in a police compound in Cirebon, Central Java. The bomber struck during Friday prayers. Other targets have included a book...
by goodall | May 4, 2011 | Analysis, Narrative, Obama, Strategic Comm.
by Bud Goodall Sunday night President Barack Obama officially declared Osama bin Laden dead. He began his speech with these words: Good evening. Tonight, I can report to the American people and to the world that the United States has conducted an operation that...