Story Archive
2018-12-06
Facilitator Abdul Rahim Noor told Thai officials he would give rebel leaders an ultimatum.
2018-10-17
The junta was unhappy with outgoing chief Thai negotiator Aksara Kerdpol, columnist Don Pathan writes.
2018-10-08
New peace broker Abdul Rahim, an ex-national police chief, is expected to press BRN rebels to come to the table.
2018-10-03
The decapitation of Bahrun Naim demonstrates that a terrorist can run but not hide forever, counterterrorism expert says.
2018-10-02
Lt. Gen. Pornsak Poonsawas will have to ‘clean up the mess’ left by his predecessor, analyst says.
2018-09-27
Success of the crucial next step of the southern Philippines peace process is not ensured, security analyst argues.
2018-08-28
ARSA has shown “absolutely no self-awareness of the suffering” they have caused, security analyst argues.
2018-08-22
A sketch for BenarNews by political cartoonist Rebel Pepper.
2018-08-20
But while Prime Minister Mahathir is enjoying a high approval rating, there are signs that support for his government is wavering among Malays.
2018-08-15
Police investigating the gruesome case of a mother and daughter shot at close range in broad daylight.
2018-08-14
Ma’ruf Amin's recent fatwahs have fueled anti-vice groups, whose members are ripe for terrorism recruitment, security expert says.
2018-08-03
New political party banks on anti-military sentiment leading into possible 2019 election.
2018-08-02
Analyst Zachary Abuza examines the significance of the bombing that killed 10 people on Basilan Island on Tuesday.
2018-07-26
Security analyst Zachary Abuza explains what lies ahead now that President Duterte has put his signature to the long-awaited law.
2018-07-23
Southeast Asian militants have long clamored for an IS-sanctioned wilayat (province) in their home region.
2018-07-11
Successful rescue was a boon to junta chief Prayuth Chan-o-cha.
2018-06-26
Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand are among five Asian nations that produce more than half of the world’s plastic waste.
2018-06-15
Many sectors in the Thai society and state agencies oppose peace talks with Patani Malay insurgents.
2018-06-04
BRN fighters have been ordered to refrain from attacks in Cho I-rong district in Narathiwat.
2018-05-24
Ultimately, Indonesian police outsmarted IS, averting greater casualties and icon-making “martyrdom” for the inmates.
2018-05-18
Indonesia, for one, must urgently pass amendments to its anti-terror law, analyst Rohan Gunaratna says.
2018-05-18
Elections may be held in March 2019, at the earliest, but many think mid-2019 is more likely.
2018-05-14
Police must focus on intelligence-driven efforts to thwart militant cells tied to the Islamic State.
2018-05-14
Prayuth Chan-o-cha “jumped gun” by unilaterally revealing district chosen for a ceasefire, rebels say.
2018-05-11
What now as the opposition takes over for the first time ever in Malaysia’s history?
2018-05-11
A sketch for BenarNews by political cartoonist Rebel Pepper.
2018-04-25
National security issues are a low priority for the Malaysian electorate in run-up to next month's general election.
2018-03-29
A Sketch for BenarNews by Malaysian Cartoonist Zunar.
2018-03-29
MARA Patani asks Thailand to free three insurgent prisoners ahead of a possible ceasefire.
