The Memo: 6—12 May 2024 The Memo from 6—12 May 2024, 2024: Summary of incidents, ranging from terrorism, covert actions, organised crimes to cybersecurity incident.
IN BRIEF: Hamas Accepts Egypt-Qatar Ceasefire; Israel Continues Rafah Attacks Hamas agrees to a revised ceasefire to end conflict with Israel, mediated by Egypt and Qatar; Israel intensifies Rafah attacks as talks continue.
IN BRIEF: US Treasury official will visit Singapore and Malaysia to discuss sanctions enforcement US officials to discuss sanction evasion in Malaysia, Singapore; aim to enforce strict measures and assess compliance.
The Memo: 28 Apr—5 May 2024 The Memo from Apr 28—May 5, 2024: Summary of incidents, ranging from terrorism, covert actions, organised crimes to cybersecurity incident.
INSIGHT: India's Elections and Beyond: Balancing Nationalism with Global Aspirations India's election may see Modi's return, influencing both domestic policy and foreign relations. His administration's continued strategic alliances and pragmatic diplomacy will shape India's global stance and regional influence.
The Memo: 22 Apr—28 Apr 2024 The Memo from Apr 22—28, 2024: Australian teen arrests and UK's Terrorgram designation underscore rising challenges in policing youth radicalisation and online extremism. South Korea and Spain grapple with young gangsters and judicial flaws, as a UK case pioneers in cyber-crime prosecution.
FLASHPOINT: Iran-Israel Standoff: Navigating a No-Win Situation Recent military exchanges between Israel and Iran heighten regional tensions and carry significant implications for global stability. Efforts towards de-escalation are critical to prevent wider conflict.
The Memo: 15 Apr—21 Apr 2024 The Memo from Apr 15—21, 2024: Indonesia arrests seven JI-linked militants; Philippines freezes assets of terror-linked groups and an individual. Sydney teen's attack on a bishop sparks a riot. Iran activates defenses, downs drones amid escalating Israel tensions. Global crime surge.
The Deep Dive: Shalom Avitan and Illicit Arms Trade in Malaysia's Periphery Malaysian authorities arrested Shalom Avitan, an Israeli, on March 27 with six pistols and 200 rounds. Many believed he is an Israeli "spy," however Israeli reports suggest mob connections, hinting at a mission to assassinate a rival in Malaysia. Who is Shalom Avitan?
The Memo: 8 Apr—14 Apr 2024 The Memo's latest issue summarises significant security news from Apr 8—14, 2024: KL shooting suspect was unlicensed; Balochistan gunmen abducted and killed; Sydney stabbing attacker neutralised; Iranian strike heightened tensions; Chinese crime targets US consumers.