Developing a Culture of Peace for Sulu – 2006
An unpublished report produced for a consortium of NGOs operating in the Basilan-Sulu-TawiTawi area in the Philippines. The report analyzes the roots of violence in the Province of Sulu in the Southern Philippines and provides recommendations for addressing the issues identified.
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Challenges to Human Security in Complex Situations: The Case of Conflict in the Southern Philippines – 2009
Merlie B. Mendoza and Victor M. Taylor (editors)
Published by the Asian Disaster and Response Network
A compilation of articles, some written by the editors themselves, analyzing the roots of secessionist struggles in the Southern Philippines.
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Series of 9 Articles written for the Mackenzie Institute, a Security Think Tank in Canada – 2017
These articles trace the origins and evolution of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), an Islamic terrorist organization in the Southern Philippines. This Group was responsible for the beheading of 2 Canadians in 2016.
Article No. 1 — “Origins of Islam in the Philippines”, The Mackenzie Institute: Security Matters, January 9, 2017
Article No. 2 — “The Beginnings of the Abu Sayyaf Group”, The Mackenzie Institute: Security Matters, January 20, 2017.
Article No. 3 — “The Ideology of the Abu Sayyaf Group”, The Mackenzie Institute: Security Matters, February 28, 2017.
Article No. 4 — “Terrorist Activities of the Abu Sayyaf”, The Mackenzie Institute: Security Matters, March 14, 2017.
Article No. 5 (Part 1) – “Evolution of the Abu Sayyaf Group: Part 1”, The Mackenzie Institute: Security Matters, April 21, 2017.
Article No. 5 (Part 2) – “Evolution of the Abu Sayyaf Group: Part 2”, The Mackenzie Institute: Security Matters, April 24, 2017.
Article No. 6 (Part 1) – “Addressing the Situation of the Abu Sayyaf Group in the Philippines: Part 1”, The Mackenzie Institute: Security Matters, July 3, 2017.
Article No. 6 (Part 2) – “Addressing the Situation of the Abu Sayyaf Group in the Philippines: Part 2”, The Mackenzie Institute: Security Matters, July 5, 2017.
Article No. 6 (Part 3) – “Addressing the Situation of the Abu Sayyaf Group in the Philippines: Part 3”, The Mackenzie Institute: Security Matters, July 7, 2017.
Series of 13 Articles published in MindaNews, an online publication based in Mindanao in the Southern Philippines, 2017
These articles discuss specific elements which fuel the growth of the Abu Sayyaf Group and suggest specific approaches to address the problem.
Article No. 1 – “Addressing Challenges Posed by the Abu Sayyaf Group (1): Overview”, MindaNews, May 20, 2017.
Article No. 2 – “Addressing Challenges Posed by the Abu Sayyaf Group (2): Muslim-Christian Enmity”, MindaNews, May 21, 2017.
Article No. 3 – “Addressing Challenges Posed by the Abu Sayyaf Group (3): Radicalization of Outlook”, MindaNews, May 22, 2017.
Article No. 4 – “Addressing Challenges Posed by the Abu Sayyaf Group (4): Governance”, MindaNews, May 23, 2017.
Article No. 5 – “Addressing Challenges Posed by the Abu Sayyaf Group (5): Poverty”, MindaNews, May 24, 2017.
Article No. 6 – “Addressing Challenges Posed by the Abu Sayyaf Group (6): The Shadow Economy”, MindaNews, May 25, 2017.
Article No. 7 – “Addressing Challenges Posed by the Abu Sayyaf Group (7): Collusion with the Abu Sayyaf”, MindaNews, May 26, 2017.
Article No. 8 – “Addressing Challenges Posed by the Abu Sayyaf Group (8): Community Support”, MindaNews, May 27, 2017.
Article No. 9 – “Addressing Challenges Posed by the Abu Sayyaf Group (9): Islamic Framework for Development”, MindaNews, May 28, 2017.
Article No. 10 – “Addressing Challenges Posed by the Abu Sayyaf Group (10): The Role of Religious Leaders”, MindaNews, May 29, 2017.
Postscript (1) — “Postscript: Addressing Challenges Posed by the Abu Sayyaf Group: Violent Extremism Enters a New Phase (1)”, MindaNews, June 18, 2017.
Postscript (2) — “Postscript: Addressing Challenges Posed by the Abu Sayyaf Group: Violent Extremism Enters a New Phase (2)”, MindaNews, June 19, 2017.
Postscript (3) — “Postscript: Addressing Challenges Posed by the Abu Sayyaf Group: Violent Extremism Enters a New Phase (3)”, MindaNews, June 20, 2017.