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Philippine Military’s Worst Air Disaster Kills 50, Wounds 49
July 05, 2021

Philippine Military’s Worst Air Disaster Kills 50, Wounds 49

By Jim Gomez
The doomed Lockheed C-130 Hercules was one of two ex-U.S. Air Force aircraft recently handed over to the Philippines.

Duterte Threatens ‘All-Out Offensive’ After More Violence in Mindanao
May 19, 2021

Duterte Threatens ‘All-Out Offensive’ After More Violence in Mindanao

By Nick Aspinwall
A recent spike in clashes is threatening a fragile peace between the Philippine government and Moro Muslims in Mindanao.
Under Pressure on Shore, Abu Sayyaf May Increase Reliance on the Sea
December 05, 2020

Under Pressure on Shore, Abu Sayyaf May Increase Reliance on the Sea

By Jay Benson
A November incident holds important lessons about the militant group’s changing operations, as well as how to counter them.

Are Philippine Militants Looking to Take Advantage of COVID-19?
May 01, 2020

Are Philippine Militants Looking to Take Advantage of COVID-19?

By Kenneth Yeo
Hints of a united front among Abu Sayyaf Group factions could sorely test a Philippine military already stretched thin by the pandemic.

In Mindanao, BARMM Is Only the Beginning
March 12, 2019

In Mindanao, BARMM Is Only the Beginning

By Mathew Bukit
Establishing the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) is only the start of the path to peace.

The Changing Dynamics of Islamist Terrorism in Philippines
February 28, 2019

The Changing Dynamics of Islamist Terrorism in Philippines

By Kenneth Yeo Yaoren
The Jolo church bombing might signal a tactical shift from the groups affiliated to the Islamic State.

Mindanao’s Insurgencies Take an Explosive Turn
June 01, 2018

Mindanao’s Insurgencies Take an Explosive Turn

By Michael Hart
Under rising pressure from the military, Mindanao’s armed groups are increasingly turning to IEDs.
Eastern Sabah: Malaysia’s Frontline Against Militancy
January 31, 2018

Eastern Sabah: Malaysia’s Frontline Against Militancy

By Michael Hart
A bolstered security architecture in Sabah and its surrounding waters is having an impact.

Is Abu Sayyaf Really Defeated?
November 23, 2017

Is Abu Sayyaf Really Defeated?

By Michael Hart
After the siege of Marawi and Isnilon Hapilon’s death, what is left of Abu Sayyaf?

Mayhem in Marawi
October 29, 2017

Mayhem in Marawi

By Zachary Abuza
Is the Philippines up to the task of handling the latest wave of Islamist terrorism?

Why Another Philippines Terrorist Attack Is Coming
July 06, 2017

Why Another Philippines Terrorist Attack Is Coming

By Zachary Abuza
Another Marawi-like siege is likely to occur.
Asia's Deadly Pirates
June 21, 2017

Asia's Deadly Pirates

By Neil Thompson
Asia sees more kidnappings and armed robberies at sea than anywhere else in the world.

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