The Talibanization of Southeast Asia : losing the war on terror to Islamist extremists / Bilveer Singh.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Singh, Bilveer, 1956-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Terrorism--Southeast Asia.

Terrorism.

Political violence.

Southeast Asia.

Terrorism--Religious aspects--Islam.

Jemaah Islamiyah (Organization).

Political violence--Southeast Asia.

Physical Description:

xxxiii, 229 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Westport, Conn. : Praeger Security International, 2007.

Summary:

"... even though Southeast Asia launched its 'war on terror' at the end of 2001, this 'war' is not being won for a number of reasons. First, has been the ability of the radicals to exploit the anti-U.S. environment and public anger over the Iraq War, Lebanon and other issues. As many have argued, the American actions worldwide, especially against Muslims have been one of the main sources of recruitment for the cause of Islamist radicalism. Second, following from the above, is the growing perception that the U.S. 'war on terror' is nothing more than a camouflage for a 'war on Islam.'...Third, is the increasing inability of governments in the region, especially in Muslim majority states, to be pro-active in the 'war on terror' for fear of being labeled as anti-Islamic or pro-American lackeys. Fourth, is the apparent failure of governance in most of Southeast Asia.... Finally, due to the sophisticated manner in which the extremists are operating, it has become increasingly difficult to detect the growth of radicalism, as they operate on a cell system and expand through a system of member-get-a-member. All these factors are signposts that the region is fighting a losing 'war of terror' against the Islamist extremists in the region."

Contents:

Behind the veil of successful counterterrorism

Religious extremism and terrorism : a conceptual framework

Southeast Asia's experience with old and new Islamist extremism and Jihadism

The rise of Al-Jama'ah Al-Islamiyyah as Southeast Asia's leading transnational terrorist organization

Counterterrorism in Southeast Asia : one step forward, two-steps backward?

Southeast Asia's failure in its war on terror against Islamist extremism and the road ahead.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [211]-224) and index.

ISBN:

9780275999957

0275999955

OCLC:

156808042