Development Of Terrorism In The Asia Region Post The Marawi Rebellion

Acts of terrorism carried out by the Abu Sayyaf Insurgent Group and the Maute Clan in the Marawi region which was later called the Battle of Marawi which involved the IS (Islamic State) terrorist organization occupying the Marawi region, the capital of Lanao del Sur Province on South Mindanao Island, Philippines. The fighting quickly spread to various parts of the city and then showed the presence of an increasing threat of extremism that occurred in Southeast Asia. ASEAN as a regional organization is needed to provide a significant role in preventing and fighting transnational terrorism. This research then explores ASEAN's response to the issue of terrorism after the Battle of Marawi. Barriers to ASEAN regional organizations in conducting cooperation influenced ASEAN's response regarding counterinsurgency and counterterrorism strategies after the Battle of Marawi. Furthermore, to explain this, this study uses a qualitative research method with a literature approach