Overview
ICCT’s work in Asia focusses on a number of projects, events and publications related to the region, as well as exchanges with experts and practitioners. In Indonesia, the Centre carries out a number of capacity building projects, including one on the role that victims of terrorism and former extremists can play in countering violent extremism. ICCT is also conducting a modular training course on the rehabilitation and reintegration of violent extremists offenders in the Philippines.
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In March 2012, Prof. Dr. Rohan Gunaratna interviewed Umar Patek and Ali Imron, both of whom have admitted involvement in the two bomb attacks in Bali in October 2002 which killed over 200 people. This ICCT Research Paper explores violent extremist “narratives” within the Indonesian context by interviewing a convicted terrorist and one currently undergoing trial. It is hoped that by understanding and de-constructing those emotional stories or ideologies that are often told and used to justify violence, or to motivate someone to commit violence, in pursuit of a cause; that the policy making community can then counter these narratives more effectively. This Paper first explores the background of violent extremist narratives and then recounts and analyzes the Patek and Imron interviews. Based on these interviews and current knowledge of violent extremist narratives, the paper concludes with a series of recommendations.
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The Declining Legitimacy of the Pakistan Taliban
In this Commentary, former Director Peter Knoope argues that the shooting of Malala Yousafzai by the Pakistani Taliban further decreases its legitimacy.
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Through the Militant Lens: The Power of Ideology and Narratives
This Research Paper explores violent extremist “narratives” within the Indonesian context by interviewing a convicted terrorist and one currently undergoing trial.
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Strategic Re-Orientation Underlined by Two New International Counter-Terrorism Initiatives
Ten years after 9/11, we seem to be witnessing an important turning point in the strategic thinking about counter-terrorism policies and measures.
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Towards a Population-Centric Strategy: Indonesian Experience in Countering Islamist Radicalism and Terrorism
In this guest Commentary, Dr. Noorhaidi Hasan looks at terrorism and violent extremism developments in Indonesia, as well as the government's policies.
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Decrease in Global Terrorism Threat: Now Look for Means to Sustain It
In the first ICCT Commentary, Prof. Dr. Edwin Bakker reflects upon the conclusions by Insurance Company Aon that counter-terrorism efforts have caused a decrease in the global terrorism threat level.
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