Counter Terrorist Trends and Analyses (CTTA) – Volume 17 Issue 01
The report assesses the evolving landscape of terrorism and political violence across Southeast and South Asia, highlighting key trends, threats, and responses from various countries in 2024.
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| Report location: | source PDF |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | International Centre for Political Violence and Terrorism Research (ICPVTR) |
| Authors: | Abdul Basit, Abigail Leong, Amresh Gunasingham, Antonio Giustozzi, Dhiramedhist Lueng Ubon, Iftekharul Bashar, Kalicharan Veera Singam, Mohammed Sinan Siyech, Rungrawee Chalermsripinyorat, Kumar Ramakrishna |
| Geographic focus: | Southeast Asia, South Asia, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka |
| Publication date: | January 2025 |
Methods
The research method involved a qualitative analysis of recent events, trends, and developments in terrorism and political violence across Southeast and South Asia, drawing on various sources including government reports, media articles, and expert commentary.
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Key Insights
The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the current terrorism landscape in Southeast and South Asia, focusing on the activities of various extremist groups, including the Islamic State, Al-Qaeda affiliates, and local insurgent organizations. It highlights the resurgence of the Islamic State of Khorasan (ISK) in Afghanistan, the political upheaval in Bangladesh leading to the release of militants, and the ongoing insurgency in Kashmir, where violence has shifted towards Hindu-majority areas. The report also discusses the rise of Hindu extremism in India, the challenges faced by the Pakistani state in combating the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), and the re-emergence of Islamic State-linked activities in Sri Lanka. Each section emphasizes the need for coordinated responses from governments, intelligence agencies, and civil society to address the complex and evolving threats posed by these groups.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: 2025 publication year | English publication language | Afghanistan geographic scope | Bangladesh geographic scope | India geographic scope | Pakistan geographic scope | South Asia geographic scope | Southeast Asia geographic scope | Sri Lanka geographic scope | counter-terrorism responses | ethnic conflict | extremist ideologies | governance issues | insurgent activities | jihadist networks | political violence | radicalization | security challenges | terrorism trends