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Sheds new light on the hitherto neglected years of the Emergency (1955-58) demonstrating how it was British propaganda which decisively ended the shooting war in December 1958. The study argues for a concept of 'propaganda' that embraces not merely 'words' in the form of film, radio and leaflets but also 'deeds'.
Sheds new light on the hitherto neglected years of the Emergency
(1955-58) demonstrating how it was British propaganda which
decisively ended the shooting war in December 1958. The study
argues for a concept of 'propaganda' that embraces not merely
'words' in the form of film, radio and leaflets but also 'deeds'.
Drawing upon insights from the natural and social sciences, this
book puts forth a provocative new argument that the violent
Islamist threat in Indonesia today derives its stubborn resilience
from being in essence a complex, adaptive and self-organizing
system – or what some specialists might even call a
super-organism. The book challenges the popular assumption that
ideology is the root cause that explains why Indonesian Islamists
radicalize into violent extremism. In addition it addresses why
despite years of intense security force pressure, seemingly
disparate militant cells keep ‘popping up’ like the proverbial
hydra - and in the apparent absence of a centralized coordinating
body, nevertheless appear to display an organic interconnectivity
with one another. Going beyond standard ideological mantras the
book argues that fresh inter-disciplinary thinking is needed to
cope with the constantly mutating violent Islamist challenge in
Indonesia, and puts forth a comprehensive strategy for doing so. It
will be of interest to academics and students of terrorism,
religion and violence in the Southeast Asian region.
Drawing upon insights from the natural and social sciences, this
book puts forth a provocative new argument that the violent
Islamist threat in Indonesia today derives its stubborn resilience
from being in essence a complex, adaptive and self-organizing
system - or what some specialists might even call a super-organism.
The book challenges the popular assumption that ideology is the
root cause that explains why Indonesian Islamists radicalize into
violent extremism. In addition it addresses why despite years of
intense security force pressure, seemingly disparate militant cells
keep 'popping up' like the proverbial hydra - and in the apparent
absence of a centralized coordinating body, nevertheless appear to
display an organic interconnectivity with one another. Going beyond
standard ideological mantras the book argues that fresh
inter-disciplinary thinking is needed to cope with the constantly
mutating violent Islamist challenge in Indonesia, and puts forth a
comprehensive strategy for doing so. It will be of interest to
academics and students of terrorism, religion and violence in the
Southeast Asian region.
Since the Bali terrorist attacks in 2002, law enforcement agencies
have rigorously combatted terrorist networks in Southeast Asia, yet
groups motivated by violent extremist interpretations of Islam
remain resilient and dangerous. This book shines a light on
specific beliefs, behaviors, and policies that impact these
challenges, ultimately offering cutting-edge, effective tools for
response. The book begins by challenging misguided and
controversial notions that depict Islam as an inherently violent
religion, arguing that the theological-ideological amalgam of what
has been called Salafabism is the more useful lens for recognizing
closed-minded extremist currents. The book carefully distinguishes
this Salafabist extremist mindset from relatively open-minded
Salafabist radicalism, paying due attention to "nonviolent
extremists" and the ways they can contribute to rather than reduce
violent terrorist activity in the region. Using poignant case
studies from Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and Indonesia,
the book clarifies a bewildering range of terminology associated
with Islamist violence and explains how imprecise and
oversimplified narratives are destructive to progress-and worse,
empowering to terrorist organizations. These chapters build up to
research-informed policies and rhetorical recommendations for
improved outcomes. With its novel insights into the root causes of
extremist terrorism in Southeast Asia, the ineffective policies
that prohibit progress and promote unrest in this region, and the
avenues for positive change, this book offers a comprehensive
strategy for fostering theologically sound yet culturally authentic
counterterrorist measures that defend the complex, richly textured
tapestry of culture in Southeast Asia.
In the world of terrorism, knowledge is a critical asset. Recent
studies have revealed that, among international terrorists, there
is a global sharing of ideas, tactics, strategies, and lessons
learned. Teaching Terror examines this sharing of information in
the terrorist world, shaping our understanding of, and response to,
the global threat of terrorism. Chapters cover various aspects of
individual and organizational learning, some using a general level
of analysis and others presenting case studies of individual
terrorist groups. These groups teach each other through a variety
of means, including training camps and the Internet. Terrorist
networks are also learning organizations, drawing on situational
awareness, adapting their behavior, and, to give one example,
improving not just their use of improvised explosive devices, but
also rendering technology such as unmanned aerial vehicles and
satellite phones ineffective. This book provides a wealth of
insights on the transfer of knowledge in the world of terrorism,
and offers policy implications for counterterrorism professionals,
scholars, and policymakers.
This book is the first to deal with the specific threat of
terrorism in Southeast Asia after the Bali blasts of 12 October
2002, and in the wake of the US-led war on Iraq. It offers a
comprehensive and critical examination of the ideological nature,
sociopolitical motivations, trans-regional linkages, geographic
loci and functional characteristics of the terrorist threat in the
region. The contributors include leading scholars of political
Islam in the region, renowned terrorism and regional security
analysts, as well as highly regarded regional journalists and
commentators from two of Asia's top think tanks--the Institute of
Defence and Strategic Studies and the Institute of Southeast Asian
Studies, both based in Singapore. This represents a formidable and
hitherto unequalled combination of expertise.
Revisionist" or "alternative" historians have increasingly
questioned elements of the Singapore Story - the master narrative
of the nation's political and socioeconomic development since its
founding by the British in 1819. Much criticism focuses especially
on one defining episode of the Story: the internal security dragnet
mounted on 2 February 1963 against Communist United Front elements
on the island, known to posterity as Operation Coldstore. The
revisionists claim that Coldstore was mounted for political rather
than security reasons and actually destroyed a legitimate
Progressive Left opposition personalized by the charismatic figure
of Lim Chin Siong - rather than a dangerous Communist network as
the conventional wisdom holds. Relying on both declassified and
some previously unseen classified sources, this book challenges
revisionist claims, reiterating the historic importance of
Coldstore in helping pave the way for Singapore's remarkable
journey from Third World status to First in a single generation.
Remembering S R Nathan: A Mentor for All Seasons is a collection of
essays commemorating the life of Singapore's sixth President, the
late Mr S R Nathan. The book aims to give greater insights into the
wide-ranging roles he had in his various contributions to
Singapore. It reviews his leadership and influence, his
distinguished civil service career, and his commitment to social
service. The organisation of the sections in the book reflects the
extensive footprints Mr Nathan has left in many different sectors:
foreign service; security and intelligence; community building and
social welfare; labour and trade unions; media; and research and
academia. This book also contains views on his remarkable career
from foreign observers. Other contributors include public servants,
policymakers, and scholars who have worked with him, learned from
him, and who were inspired by his lifelong dedication to Singapore.
Told through the voices of these people, Remembering S R Nathan: A
Mentor for All Seasons gives an informative, and yet, personal
account of Mr Nathan as a leader and mentor.
Remembering S R Nathan: A Mentor for All Seasons is a collection of
essays commemorating the life of Singapore's sixth President, the
late Mr S R Nathan. The book aims to give greater insights into the
wide-ranging roles he had in his various contributions to
Singapore. It reviews his leadership and influence, his
distinguished civil service career, and his commitment to social
service. The organisation of the sections in the book reflects the
extensive footprints Mr Nathan has left in many different sectors:
foreign service; security and intelligence; community building and
social welfare; labour and trade unions; media; and research and
academia. This book also contains views on his remarkable career
from foreign observers. Other contributors include public servants,
policymakers, and scholars who have worked with him, learned from
him, and who were inspired by his lifelong dedication to Singapore.
Told through the voices of these people, Remembering S R Nathan: A
Mentor for All Seasons gives an informative, and yet, personal
account of Mr Nathan as a leader and mentor.
In the world of terrorism, knowledge is a critical asset. Recent
studies have revealed that, among international terrorists, there
is a global sharing of ideas, tactics, strategies, and lessons
learned. Teaching Terror examines this sharing of information in
the terrorist world, shaping our understanding of, and response to,
the global threat of terrorism. Chapters cover various aspects of
individual and organizational learning, some using a general level
of analysis and others presenting case studies of individual
terrorist groups. These groups teach each other through a variety
of means, including training camps and the Internet. Terrorist
networks are also learning organizations, drawing on situational
awareness, adapting their behavior, and, to give one example,
improving not just their use of improvised explosive devices, but
also rendering technology such as unmanned aerial vehicles and
satellite phones ineffective. This book provides a wealth of
insights on the transfer of knowledge in the world of terrorism,
and offers policy implications for counterterrorism professionals,
scholars, and policymakers.
This book is the first to deal with the specific threat of
terrorism in Southeast Asia after the Bali blasts of 12 October
2002, and in the wake of the US-led war on Iraq. It offers a
comprehensive and critical examination of the ideological nature,
sociopolitical motivations, trans-regional linkages, geographic
loci and functional characteristics of the terrorist threat in the
region. The contributors include leading scholars of political
Islam in the region, renowned terrorism and regional security
analysts, as well as highly regarded regional journalists and
commentators from two of Asia's top think tanks--the Institute of
Defence and Strategic Studies and the Institute of Southeast Asian
Studies, both based in Singapore. This represents a formidable and
hitherto unequalled combination of expertise.
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