Building on prior RAND research analyzing the motives, drivers, and capabilities of the principal extremist groups operating in the Philippines, southern Thailand, and Indonesia, this study examined the historical roots of militancy in these countries, the development and perpetuation of extremist ideological frameworks, and national and international government response efforts.
This title is the first study to relate the history and contemporary role of the South East Asian monarchy to the politics of the region today. Comprehensive & up-to-date, Monarchy in South East Asia features an historical and political overview of *Cambodia *Thailand *Malaysia *Brunei *Indonesia *Laos *as well as the region in general. The excellent coverage of this fascinating subject should …
This study focuses on Islam in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand. It is intended as the beginning of a knowledge base for policy makers and analysts. The author was Dean of the School of Intelligence Studies at the National Defense Intelligence College and Professor of Intelligence (Middle East). The material here is organized thematically around countries and five questions: (…
Abstract-In this study, samples of Incoloy 800 Alloy series plate with the thickness of 1mm was cut using Carbon Dioxide (COZ) laser cutting system with different combination of process parameters such as laser power output, cutting speed and assist gas pressure. The surface roughness tester was used to assess the surface finish of the Incoloy plate after the laser cut. The result of the surfac…
Undoped polycrystalline Si (poly-Si) photovoltaic thin films prepared by VHF-PECVD on differently textured substrates have been investigated by a conductive scanning probe microscope (SPM) technique. Influences of the substrate texture on the crystal growth as well as the local current flow are discussed. Keywords: Polycrystalline silicon, thin film, crystal growth, textured su…
The fourth edition of Principles of Information Security explores the field of information security and assurance with updated content including new innovations in technology and methodologies. Readers will revel in the comprehensive coverage that includes a historical overview of information security, discussions on risk management and security technology, current certification information, an…
Lucien Ellington.
edited by Christian Reus-Smit and Duncan Snidal.
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