Introduction
Islamic Religious Extremism is terrorism executed by Islamic separatist groups. The most popular of these groups are: the Abu Sayyaf, Al Qaeda, the Taliban, and many others. The groups are outlawed militant groups and lots of force is needed to completely wipe them out. The groups have overtime become so strong due to their discipline and loyalty, making it difficult to wipe them out. According to a number of documents published, the groups are even better equipped and skilled than their hosting states, hence, it will be very necessary if other international intervened. The Southeast Asian states include: Pakistan, India, South Asia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. This region is well known for the terrorism rates witnessed in it are excessively severe.
Terrorism in Southeast Asia
The severe terrorism activities are a big threat to peace and security in the Southeast Asia (International Risk Assessment, 2009). Examples of terrorist activities are the Mumbai attack by the Pakistan in November 2008, on the Indians, and another attack on the Indian Parliament building, still by the Pakistan outlawed militant groups. These two attacks have heightened tension in the region. The Pakistan government, in fear that the Indian government will retaliate, has placed militants on their borders to India. However, none of the two nuclear powers is well equipped to deal with a high-profile kind of violence, in the chance that one occurs.
Efforts to deal with the terrorism have intensified, according to an International Risk private report. International states such as the United States of America have taken it upon themselves to pin out whatever terrorists that there could be. It is sad that the Indian and Pakistan governments are not doing anything to stop the violence. The two governments keep pledging to improve on their security services, but not much can be reported about the improvements they have made so far. However, Indonesia has exclusively stood out in its campaign to counteract the terrorism in the Southeast States. The state has won international credit, since the campaign has been relatively very successful, with reinforcement coming from the Obama government.
The Pakistan government is under much pressure to deal with outlawed military groups connected to the Pakistan military intelligence apparatus. This is because most of these attacks have been proven criminal based, with Afghanistan and Pakistan being the hotspots for militant terrorist groups.
Conclusion
Efforts to understand what really leads to the terrorist activities should be made, so that a solution is settled on quickly, since many losses are incurred whenever these attacks occur. More counter-terrorism activities should be played out. These include proper funding of the government militaries, and making sure that they are well equipped and skilled. Outlawed militant groups should be wiped out and those connected to them be punished severely.
References
February 2009: International risk assessment. Terrorism trends in 2009. Retrieved from
http://www.intl-risk.com
