Fighting Terrorism in SE Asia Terrorist groups in Southeast Asia have been targeted by governments throughout the region. But even as crackdowns continue, Jemaah Islamiyah and other militant Islamic groups are forming alliances with each other to stay alive.

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Fighting Terrorism in SE Asia

Amid crackdowns in the region, militant Islamic groups are forming alliances to stay alive.

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Terrorism in Southeast Asia: Thailand

September 21, 2005 • Operatives for militant Islamic groups have moved through Thailand in the past decade. Now analysts say foreigners from al Qaeda, Jemaah Islamiyah and similar groups could hijack a separatist insurgency in mainly Muslim southern Thailand.

Terrorism in Southeast Asia: The Philippines

September 20, 2005 • Analysts say renegade elements of the al Qaeda-linked group Jemaah Islamiyah who have fled a crackdown in Indonesia are turning up in the Muslim region of the southern Philippines. They appear to be forming new alliances with domestic militant groups such as Abu Sayyaf.

Terrorism in Southeast Asia: Indonesia

September 19, 2005 • The al Qaeda-linked group Jemaah Islamiyah has carried out several high profile bombings since its deadly attacks in Bali in 2002. A crackdown by the Indonesian government has curtailed the group's capabilities, but Western governments say Indonesia could be doing more.