The Memo: 15 Jul—21 Jul 2024 The Memo from 15 Jul—21 Jul 2024: Summary of incidents, ranging from terrorism, covert actions, organised crimes, regional conflicts to cybersecurity incidents.
FLASHPOINT: Deadly Mosque Attack Shocks Oman: Nine Dead as IS Claims Responsibility An IS-claimed attack near the Imam Ali mosque in Muscat killed nine, including three gunmen. This incident highlights a broader pattern of increasing IS-related activities across the Middle East.
IN BRIEF: Bangladesh in Turmoil: Student Protests Ignite Nationwide Unrest Over Job Quotas Violent student protests in Bangladesh over job quotas for war veterans' descendants have resulted in over 100 deaths and thousands injured, prompting a national curfew and military deployment.
The Memo: 8 Jul—14 Jul 2024 The Memo from 8 Jul—14 Jul 2024: Summary of incidents, ranging from terrorism, covert actions, organised crimes, regional conflicts to cybersecurity incidents.
The Memo: 1 Jul—7 Jul 2024 The Memo from 1 Jul—7 Jul 2024: Summary of incidents, ranging from terrorism, covert actions, organised crimes, regional conflicts to cybersecurity incidents.
INSIGHT: Navigating the Strategic and Policy Implications of Jemaah Islamiyah's Dissolution in Indonesia The dissolution of Jemaah Islamiyah may seem like a victory, but complacency is risky. Authorities must remain vigilant against potential regrouping or rebranding efforts, which could destabilise the region and attract new recruits. Continuous monitoring is essential.
INSIGHT: Contextualising Al-Qaeda's Call To Arms and Implications for Southeast Asia's Militants The US eliminated Al-Qaeda (AQ) leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in 2022, raising doubts about the Taliban's pledge to avoid harboring AQ members. Sayf al-Adl, seen as his successor, operates from Iran. AQ's decentralisation and resurgence in Afghanistan heighten global security threats.
The Memo: 24 Jun—30 Jun 2024 The Memo from 24 Jun—30 Jun 2024: Summary of incidents, ranging from terrorism, covert actions, organised crimes, regional conflicts to cybersecurity incidents.
The Memo: 10 Jun—23 Jun 2024 The Memo from 10 Jun—23 Jun 2024: Summary of incidents, ranging from terrorism, covert actions, organised crimes, regional conflicts to cybersecurity incidents.
IN BRIEF: Ulu Tiram Family Charged for Promoting IS Ideology Malaysian authorities have charged five family members of the man who attacked the Ulu Tiram police station with promoting Islamic State (IS) ideology and inciting terrorism.