Basilan Island Suicide Attack : IS Tapping into ASG’s Strength?

The recent suicide bombing in Lamitan City in Basilan Island and attack on a military base in Sulu Island in Southern Philippines highlight the persistent security threat posed by Islamic State (IS) in this region. The incidents show that with the right alliances, IS will be able to entrench its pos...

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Main Author: Syed Huzaifah Othman Alkaff
Other Authors: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Format: Commentary
Language:English
Published: 2018
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/88511
http://hdl.handle.net/10220/45789
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
Language: English
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Summary:The recent suicide bombing in Lamitan City in Basilan Island and attack on a military base in Sulu Island in Southern Philippines highlight the persistent security threat posed by Islamic State (IS) in this region. The incidents show that with the right alliances, IS will be able to entrench its position in the region for a long time.