[{"command":"openDialog","selector":"#drupal-modal","settings":null,"data":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ds-1col clearfix\u0022\u003E\n\n  \n\n  \n  \u003Cp\u003EFrom 2014, activity in the Philippines, combined with JI\u2019s alignment with ISIS,\u003Cspan class=\u0022footnote\u0022\u003EStephanie Balogh, \u201cJemaah Islamiah alignment to Islamic State a potential threat: Abbott,\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EAustralian\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;(Surry Hills), August 21, 2014,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.theaustralian.com.au\/in-depth\/middle-east-in-turmoil\/jemaah-islamiah-alignment-to-islamic-state-a-potential-threat-abbott\/story-fn7ycml4-1227031712670\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/www.theaustralian.com.au\/in-depth\/middle-east-in-turmoil\/jemaah-islamiah-alignment-to-islamic-state-a-potential-threat-abbott\/story-fn7ycml4-1227031712670\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E renewed fears of a resurgent JI threat in Australia and the surrounding region. Australian PM Abbot concurred on this assessment, stating, \u201cJemaah Islamiyah have pledged their allegiance to the ISIL movement and that does indicate the potential for increased terror activity in our region.\u201d\u003Cspan class=\u0022footnote\u0022\u003E Sarah Dean, David Martosko et al, \u201c\u2018Truly sickening and utterly evil\u2019: Tony Abbott warns of Aussie beheadings as it\u2019s revealed Indonesian terrorists Jemaah Islamiyah has sided with ISIS killers who beheaded James Foley,\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EDaily Mail\u003C\/em\u003E(London), August 20, 2014,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/news\/article-2730480\/PM-Tony-Abbott-warns-Australians-new-threats-Indonesian-terror-group-Jemaah-Islamiyah-calls-James-Foleys-beheading-truly-sickening.html\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/news\/article-2730480\/PM-Tony-Abbott-warns-Australians-new-threats-Indonesian-terror-group-Jemaah-Islamiyah-calls-James-Foleys-beheading-truly-sickening.html\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E In July 2014, JI leader Abu Bakar Bashir pledged allegiance to Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi from an Indonesian prison.\u003Cspan class=\u0022footnote\u0022\u003EPerdani, Yuliasri and Ina Parlina. \u201cGovt to tighten prison security following Ba\u2019asyir\u2019s \u2018baiat\u2019,\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EJakarta Post\u003C\/em\u003E, August 5, 2014,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.thejakartapost.com\/news\/2014\/08\/05\/govt-tighten-prison-security-following-ba-asyir-s-baiat.html\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/www.thejakartapost.com\/news\/2014\/08\/05\/govt-tighten-prison-security-following-ba-asyir-s-baiat.html\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EIn May of 2014, a spate of terror arrests in Java was thought to signal the return of JI to the country, possibly ushering in a new stage in JI\u2019s history.\u003Cspan class=\u0022footnote\u0022\u003E Farouk Arnaz, \u201cArrests Reveal Jemaah Islamiyah\u2019s Return, Police Source Says,\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EJakarta Globe\u003C\/em\u003E, May 21, 2014,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.thejakartaglobe.com\/news\/arrests-reveal-jemaah-islamiyahs-return\/\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/www.thejakartaglobe.com\/news\/arrests-reveal-jemaah-islamiyahs-return\/\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E According to a source within the National Police anti-terror squad, \u201cThe new JI cell is very neat and organized; they have a management, soldiers and an Amir. We estimate to have at least 3,000 soldiers and we think the Amir is a returning old player.\u201d\u003Cspan class=\u0022footnote\u0022\u003E Farouk Arnaz, \u201cArrests Reveal Jemaah Islamiyah\u2019s Return, Police Source Says,\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EJakarta Globe\u003C\/em\u003E, May 21, 2014,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.thejakartaglobe.com\/news\/arrests-reveal-jemaah-islamiyahs-return\/\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/www.thejakartaglobe.com\/news\/arrests-reveal-jemaah-islamiyahs-return\/\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E During the May arrests, it was revealed that the group had a makeshift arms industry. The particular cell is known for its weapons assembly skills.\u003Cspan class=\u0022footnote\u0022\u003E Farouk Arnaz, \u201cArrests Reveal Jemaah Islamiyah\u2019s Return, Police Source Says,\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EJakarta Globe\u003C\/em\u003E, May 21, 2014,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.thejakartaglobe.com\/news\/arrests-reveal-jemaah-islamiyahs-return\/\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/www.thejakartaglobe.com\/news\/arrests-reveal-jemaah-islamiyahs-return\/\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E In addition to this the growth of support for ISIS, some analysts believe that the Indonesian jihadis see ISIS as an \u2018embryo of an Islamic caliphate.\u0026amp;rsquo\u003Cspan class=\u0022footnote\u0022\u003E \u201cIndonesians joining rebels in Syria, Iraq,\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EManila Times\u003C\/em\u003E, June 20, 2012,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.manilatimes.net\/indonesians-joining-rebels-in-syria-iraq\/105529\/\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/www.manilatimes.net\/indonesians-joining-rebels-in-syria-iraq\/105529\/\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E With the announcement of JI\u2019s dissolution in June 2024, it remains to be seen if any elements will continue to pose a violent threat.\u003Cspan class=\u0022footnote\u0022\u003E \u201cIs This the End of Jemaah Islamiyah (Updated),\u201d Institute for Policy Analysis and Conflict, July 4, 2024,\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/understandingconflict.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/dashboard\/IPAC-Report-96-Is-this-the-end-of-Jemaah-Islamiyah-updated.pdf.pdf\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/understandingconflict.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/dashboard\/IPAC-Report-96-Is-this-the-end-of-Jemaah-Islamiyah-updated.pdf.pdf\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n","dialogOptions":{"minWidth":850,"resizable":true,"modal":true,"title":"JI and ISIS, Resurgent Threat"}},{"command":"doFootnotes"}]