Abstract:
Terrorism has become a great enemy, not only to United States, but also to
Southeast Asian states. Therefore, this research attempts to analyze how ASEAN
member states have responded to the issue. ASEAN have committed in several
cooperation, including in counter-terrorism. This research will provide some
information about terrorist groups in Southeast Asia and the terrors they have caused.
The research will also provide some information about ASEAN cooperation in
political, economy and socio-cultural areas, as well as counter-terrorism. It takes the
time frame of 2003-2013 because it is the most active timeline for ASEAN in
implementing what they have agreed in order to counter terrorism, especially after
the infamous first Bali Bombing occurred. The method which is being used while
conducting this research is qualitative method, using books and official reports to
analyze via library research and online research. After analyzing, writer found out
that radicalization is quite easy in the era of globalization. To overcome this, ASEAN
member states have put a lot of efforts in implementing their programs to counter
terrorism. Polices in Southeast Asia have worked together to breakdown the terrorist
network in Southeast Asia. ASEAN member states also concern in deradicalizing
Islamist Extremists through rehabilitation program, although there are still some
doubts and criticisms about this program.
