1. Malaysia’s Militant Headache

    Security Southeast Asia Malaysia

    Recent arrests have sparked fears that militants may be eyeing a Mumbai-style attack. Foreigners would be the likely target.

  2. How al-Qaeda Recruits Online

    Security South Asia Pakistan

    The internet has been a boon to terrorist recruitment. And extremists are finding some surprising mediums for spreading their message.

  3. Cult Shadow Still Looms Over Japan

    East Asia Security Japan

    A raid by Japan’s spy agency this month on sites tied to Aum Shinrikyo is a reminder of the troubling legacy the cult has left.

  4. Fighting Terrorism in Paradise

    Security South Asia

    Desperate to maintain its image as a tourist paradise, the Maldives is boosting co-operation with regional partners to combat the threat of militants.

  5. Mullen’s Welcome Shock Therapy

    Security South Asia Pakistan

    Pakistan’s security sector needs to shape up and drop its misguided fixation on ‘good’ terrorism. Admiral Mike Mullen was right to tackle the issue head on.

  6. US Sucked Into Central Asia Strife?

    Central Asia Security Kyrgyzstan

    Russia and the US are set to help build counter-terrorism centres in Kyrgyzstan. Will they get sucked into regional disputes?

  7. How Terrorism Still Looms Over Asia

    Security Southeast Asia Philippines

    Counterterrorism doesn’t get the attention it used to. But recent successes can’t mask the risk it still poses in South-east Asia.