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Long Reads Islam-State Relations under Prabowo: More Carrots and More Sticks, But Less Progressive and Less Civil? Published This Long Read examines President Prabowo Subianto’s relationship with the various Islamic organisations in Indonesia. [1]

Hardliners in Iran smell weakness. They now know where the West is most vulnerable... and have no reason to hold back. [2]

COLOMBO/KATTANKUDY, Sri Lanka—Sri Lankan police raided the headquarters of a hardline Islamist group founded by the suspected ringleader behind the Easter suicide bombings of churches and hotels, a Reuters witness said, as Sunday mass was cancelled d... [3]

A supporter of Tarique Rahman, son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)’s acting chairman waves the party flag with their portraits during a rally after Rahman’s arrival in Dhaka on December 25, 2025. [4]

Dr Ary Hermawan is a Visiting Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute and Associate Director of the University of Melbourne’s Centre for Indonesian Law, Islam and Society (CILIS). CONTRIBUTORS Ary Hermawan Articles by Ary Hermawan (8) ![]( [5]

AFP Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in Bangladesh’s capital on Saturday to demand that followers of a tiny Muslim sect be declared infidels, in a show of force for hardliners ahead of elections. [6]

Global Church News - Arrest of Bangladeshi publishers sparks outrage Feb 19, 2016 Activists from several student and cultural organizations staged a protest in Dhaka on Feb. [7]

Afghanistan's new Taliban rulers said on Tuesday all foreign evacuations from the country must be completed by Aug. 31, and U.S. President Joe Biden was reported to be aiming to stick to the date due to the high chance of a terrorist attack. [8]

Sources
[1] TH fulcrum.sg · 2026-02-27 · 75% match

Islam-State Relations under Prabowo: More Carrots and More Sticks, But Less Progressive and Less Civil?

Long Reads Islam-State Relations under Prabowo: More Carrots and More Sticks, But Less Progressive and Less Civil? Published This Long Read examines President Prabowo Subianto’s relationship with the various Islamic organisations in Indonesia.

[2] MM dailymail.co.uk · 2026-03-24 · 40% match

Hardliners in Iran smell weakness. They now know where the West is most vulnerable... and have no reason to hold back. I fear something has started that cannot be stopped: MARK ALMOND

Hardliners in Iran smell weakness. They now know where the West is most vulnerable... and have no reason to hold back.

[3] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2019-04-29 · 75% match

Sri Lanka Raids Headquarters of Hardline Islamist Group Suspected in Church Bombings

COLOMBO/KATTANKUDY, Sri Lanka—Sri Lankan police raided the headquarters of a hardline Islamist group founded by the suspected ringleader behind the Easter suicide bombings of churches and hotels, a Reuters witness said, as Sunday mass was cancelled d

[4] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-12-29 · 40% match

Bangladesh uprising leaders form election alliance with Islamists

A supporter of Tarique Rahman, son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)’s acting chairman waves the party flag with their portraits during a rally after Rahman’s arrival in Dhaka on December 25, 2025.

[5] TH fulcrum.sg · 2025-04-15 · 40% match

Ary Hermawan

Dr Ary Hermawan is a Visiting Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute and Associate Director of the University of Melbourne’s Centre for Indonesian Law, Islam and Society (CILIS). CONTRIBUTORS Ary Hermawan Articles by Ary Hermawan (8) ![](

[6] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-11-16 · 40% match

‘They are not us’: Bangladeshis rally against minority sect

AFP Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in Bangladesh’s capital on Saturday to demand that followers of a tiny Muslim sect be declared infidels, in a show of force for hardliners ahead of elections.

[7] MM heraldmalaysia.com · 50% match

Global Church News

Global Church News - Arrest of Bangladeshi publishers sparks outrage Feb 19, 2016 Activists from several student and cultural organizations staged a protest in Dhaka on Feb.

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2021-08-25 · 40% match

After meeting CIA chief, Taliban say no evacuation extension

Afghanistan's new Taliban rulers said on Tuesday all foreign evacuations from the country must be completed by Aug. 31, and U.S. President Joe Biden was reported to be aiming to stick to the date due to the high chance of a terrorist attack.

[9] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2014-06-26 · 40% match

Southeast Asia Fears Militant Fallout as Mideast Conflict Widens

KUALA LUMPUR / BANGKOK — Four gun-wielding rebel fighters sit relaxing on a wall, their faces concealed by scarves and ski masks.

[10] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2012-05-28 · 40% match

Lady Gaga Cancels Indonesian Show after Threats

JAKARTA, Indonesia—Lady Gaga canceled her sold-out show in Indonesia after Islamist hardliners threatened violence claiming her sexy clothes and provocative dance moves would corrupt the youth.

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