The decapitation of Bahrun Naim demonstrates that a terrorist can run but not hide forever, counterterrorism expert says.
Ultimately, Indonesian police outsmarted IS, averting greater casualties and icon-making “martyrdom” for the inmates.
Indonesia, for one, must urgently pass amendments to its anti-terror law, analyst Rohan Gunaratna says.
IS and al-Qaeda have localized to exploit grievances and recruit militants, analyst Rohan Gunaratna says.
On the brink of full defeat, IS is looking beyond Marawi.
Islamic State propaganda video is first to feature a militant from Singapore.
IS tried to model its takeover of Marawi on Mosul, analyst Rohan Gunaratna argues.
Most countries have no comprehensive programs to rehabilitate militants.
Governments should respond immediately and decisively to threats from militant groups.
Marawi was not an intelligence failure. It was a failure to appreciate intelligence and act.
