Kesiapan Sektor Pariwisata Indonesia dalam Kompetisi di Era Masyarakat Ekonomi ASEAN
The Curious Case of Wang Yuandongyi: Why Do Some Want to Fight With Anti-ISIS Groups?
By Shashi Jayakumar
Synopsis
The arrest in March 2016 of a Singapore citizen, Wang Yuandongyi, for attempting to travel to Syria to fight with a Kurdish militia against ISIS raises questions about the psychological processes of individuals attempting to join anti-ISIS groups.Should these individuals be treated in the same manner as those attempting to fight for ISIS?
Robots for Japan’s Defence: The Key Issues
By Kalyan M Kemburi
Synopsis
With evolving security requirements and changing socio-economic imperatives, Tokyo might increasingly opt for robots and unmanned systems for defence systems. However the Japan Self Defence Forces may have to grapple with key organisational and operational issues if they decide to robotise warfighting capabilities.
The West Sumatra Earthquakes: Not Learning Our Lessons?
By Jonatan A. Lassa
Synopsis
A big earthquake hit the ocean floor off Southwestern Sumatra, Indonesia on 2 March 2016. Tsunami warnings were issued by the government to the whole Sumatran regions. How effective are Indonesia’s tsunami warning systems today?
Cyber Ribat in Malaysia: Countering IS’ New Online Guards
By Muhammad Haziq Bin Jani
Synopsis
Online support for ISIL in Malaysia measures in the thousands of pro-Islamic State (IS) Facebook accounts. Authorities will have to look at cyber ribat – the cyber guarding of military frontiers - seriously and decide on counter-narratives to stem the growing tide of this new pedigree of on-line jihadist radicalisation.
Middle East Upheavals: More Politics than Religion
By Saleena Saleem
Synopsis
The perception of the Muslim world’s association with violence and extremism has become progressively entrenched in mainstream consciousness during the post-9/11 years. This is partly due to power shifts in the Middle East and the consequent response of a struggle for a new political orde.
Australia’s 2016 Defence White Paper: ASEAN and the South China Sea
By Ristian Atriandi Supriyanto
Synopsis
Australia’s 2016 Defence White Paper may indicate a future strategic policy with significant consequences for Southeast Asia’s security, especially in the South China Sea.