JI, a long term threat to Indonesia
Despite being banned, the organization still exists because its sympathizers, supporters, and leaders are still around, and their ideology has never disappeared
Despite being banned, the organization still exists because its sympathizers, supporters, and leaders are still around, and their ideology has never disappeared
Since the emergence of ISIS in Indonesia in 2014, and in several Southeast Asian countries such as Malaysia and the Philippines, the trend of spreading radical and terrorist ideas through the internet has been increasing.
The perception of injustice narratives used to evoke the spirit of Jihad. Government’s attitude towards its people also plays an important role in preventing the growth of radicalism, extremism and terrorism in Indonesia. Support for extremism will only grow when the Government stops listening to its citizens.