Philippine militancy shows weakness in regional intelligence co-ordination

Material type: TextTextPublication details: 2017Subject(s): In: Jane's Intelligence Review Vol.29, Issue 9, September 2017, p.4 (123)Summary: The persistence of the fighting in Marawi and pledges of allegiance to the IS by several Philippine militant groups suggest that the IS could seek to re-establish itself as a territorial entity in Southeast Asia. The article suggests, the destruction of IS in Iraq and Syria will lead to increasing number of jihadists and foreign fighters travelling to Southeast Asia. A regional strategy must be sought to reduce the threat posed by transnational militancy in the region.
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The persistence of the fighting in Marawi and pledges of allegiance to the IS by several Philippine militant groups suggest that the IS could seek to re-establish itself as a territorial entity in Southeast Asia. The article suggests, the destruction of IS in Iraq and Syria will lead to increasing number of jihadists and foreign fighters travelling to Southeast Asia. A regional strategy must be sought to reduce the threat posed by transnational militancy in the region.

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