Recent violent radicalism in Indonesia is seen by many as a relatively recent phenomenon, but a closer look at modern Indonesian history shows the inaccuracy of this view. Terrorism might be a global issue but for Australia the threat is inextricably tied up with the problems of the future stability of our neighbours. This report...

This report covers the following inquiries: * Review of listing of Hizballah External Security Organisation as a Terrorist Organisation under the Criminal Code Amendment Act 1995 * Review of listing of Hamas Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades as a Terrorist Organisation under the Criminal Code Amendment Act 1995 * Review of listing of the Lashkar-e-Tayyiba as...

There is no internationally accepted legal definition of terrorism. States often use the term in contradicting ways and their judgement of whether a terrorist act occurred depends on their interests or on the angle they view the situation from, rather than on an analysis of the situation based on a concept of terrorism. Anna Goppel...

The threat of maritime terrorism has led to fundamental changes in the international maritime security environment. This report identifies where gaps exist in current arrangements and includes recommendations to improve coordination between agencies and to develop the national capacity to manage maritime security in the longer term. A summary is available online.

Mamdouh Habib should be allowed to earn a living, argues Joo-Cheong Tham.