Long Article – Will Jemaah Islamiyah’s Ideological Shift Lead to Wasatiyah (Moderation)? (Counter Terrorist Trends and Analyses, vol. 18, no. 02, March 2026)

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Synopsis

The dissolution of Indonesia’s most dreaded terrorist network Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) since June 2024, marks a significant milestone in counter terrorism research. This article delves into the implications of JI’s dissolution and the significance of its ideological shift from being violent jihadists to non-violent Islamists. While recognising the significance of JI’s ideological shift, its actual transformation into a wasatiyah (moderation) and mainstream actor will depend on its behaviour within the socio-political scene in Indonesia in the coming years.

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