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Munira Mustaffa

Chasseur Group is a security-focused research and consulting firm that delivers insightful, thorough, and timely analyses to support decision-makers understand and negotiate complex issues.

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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.

The Memo: 3 Jun—9 Jun 2024

The Memo from 3 Jun—9 Jun 2024: Summary of incidents, ranging from terrorism, covert actions, organised crimes, regional conflicts to cybersecurity incidents.

FLASHPOINT: U.S. Sanctions on Malaysian Semiconductor Trading Firm

The U.S. sanctioned Jatronics Sdn Bhd for supplying critical components to Russian military suppliers. Economists see minimal local industry impact, but this warns other firms to enhance compliance. The action highlights U.S. efforts to curb sanction evasion in Southeast Asia.

The Memo: 28 May—2 Jun 2024

The Memo from 28 May—2 Jun 2024: Summary of incidents, ranging from terrorism, covert actions, organised crimes to cybersecurity incident.

The Memo: 21—27 May 2024

The Memo from 21—27 May 2024: Summary of incidents, ranging from terrorism, covert actions, organised crimes to cybersecurity incident.

INSIGHT: Reassessing the Ulu Tiram Incident: The Subjectivity of Terror Labels

The Ulu Tiram incident underscores the subjectivity of terror labels, the impact of biases and historical contexts, and the need for rigorous, unbiased considerations to avoid misleading narratives and ensure fair assessments.