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Die Möglichkeit terroristischer Anschläge gegen maritime Ziele in Südostasien gelangte insbesondere
nach dem 11. September 2001 in den Fokus internationaler Sicherheitsdebatten. Der vorliegende
Artikel fußt auf der Annahme, dass Südostasien eine hohe Verwundbarkeit gegenüber maritimen
Terrorakten aufweist. Ziel der Analyse ist es, bestehende Gefährdungslagen sowie die Absichten
und Handlungsmöglichkeiten terroristischer Gruppen in der Region zu eruieren. Ferner sollen
Maßnahmen zur Abwehr und Bekämpfung dieser Gefahren als auch in diesem Zusammenhang
wirksame Hemmnisse diskutiert werden. Der Autor dieser Abhandlung gibt eine Antwort auf
die implizite Frage nach dem faktischen Bedrohungspotenzial durch maritimen Terrorismus in
Südostasien. Das Hauptargument lautet, dass (trans-)regionale Gegenmaßnahmen auf lange Sicht
nicht die erhofften Resultate zeitigen, solange die ursächlichen Probleme und Defizite regionaler
Sicherheit in der Region nicht effektiv bearbeitet werden. (Manuskript eingereicht am 03.06.2007;
zur Veröffentlichung angenommen am 30.08.2007)

The Abu Sayyaf group, originally devoted to the establishment of a radical Islamic state in the Philippines through terrorism, has been fragmented and reduced to banditry by the Philippine military response. Nonetheless, especially by virtue of its inherent maritime capability, it is an important part of the maritime terrorist threat facing Southeast Asia.

Oceans of crime : maritime piracy and transnational security in Southeast Asia and Bangladesh -- Contents -- Maps, Tables, and Photos -- List of Abbreviations -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Part I: Contemporary piracy in southeast Asia and Bangladesh -- 1. Pirate attacks on merchant vessels in southeast Asia and Bangladesh, 1980–2006 -- 2. Piracy and fishers: attacks on small craft in Southeast Asia and Bangladesh -- Part II: The sea -- 3. The fishing industry -- 4. Merchant shipping -- Part III: The dark side -- 5. Organized crime -- 6. Terrorist and guerrilla movements -- Part IV: Counter-forces -- 7. State responses to piracy -- 8. Privatizing the fight against piracy -- Conclusion -- Appendix 1 -- Appendix 2 -- Bibliography -- Index -- About the author.

More than 11 years after the 9/11 attacks and 10 years after the October 2002 Bali bombings, the need for a comprehensive assessment of what the countries in Southeast Asia have achieved is overdue. We need to consider whether the strategies against both the domestic and transnational terrorist and extremist threat have been appropriate and have yielded desired results. The aim of this book is to make a comprehensive assessment of the threats of terrorism and extremism in the region and of the policies and practices adopted by the regional countries to counter the same. It is also necessary to evaluate if the region has become a safer place after the decade-long fight. Most importantly, it is time to ask if we need a rethink or develop a new strategy to contain and manage the threats of terrorism and extremism

There are two main approaches in the global war on terrorism (GWOT). On the one hand, the hard approach entails physical engagements which cripple destructive plans by terrorists, such as bombings. Through the legislative, judiciary and executive arms of the state, the modern state uses methods such as arrest, surveillance, intelligence and detention to cripple damaging initiatives by terrorists. The soft approach, on the other hand, attempts to debase terrorist ideology through a counter-ideology discourse against radical ideologies which encourage political violence. Through the soft approach, Muslim organizations and leaders debunk terrorist's ideology of hate and violence. This article attempts to elucidate efforts made by governments, and of particular interest are contributions made by Muslim leaders in maritime Southeast Asia to counter the ideology and activities of terrorism.

There are two main approaches in the global war on terrorism (GWOT). On the one hand, the hard approach entails physical engagements which cripple destructive plans by terrorists, such as bombings. Through the legislative, judiciary and executive arms of