The logics of insurgency in the Bangsamoro

Engelbrecht, Georgi

doi:10.1080/09592318.2021.1940424

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“…They played a central role in the Arroyo administration's campaign against Moro separatist movements and, in the 2004 elections, secured electoral victory for President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and her senatorial lineup in the province (Lingao 2013). During the years of Ampatuan rule under the Arroyo administration, Central Mindanao became one of the main conflict clusters due to tensions between the Ampatuan clan and elements of the MILF which later splintered into BIFF (Engelbrecht 2021). In addition, the Ampatuans and their private army have been implicated in numerous incidents of human rights abuses which peaked in 2009 when fiftyseven supporters and family members of their rival Mangudadatu clan were killed in what has come to be known as the Maguindanao massacre.…”

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“…Underdeveloped municipalities are characterized by interior areas where local governments neither exert full control nor invest sufficient resources to develop them. On many occasions, BIFF has exerted violence as a result of frustrations with governance, and insurgent commanders step in as enforcers of local politicians (Engelbrecht 2021). The case of Maguindanao shows explicitly how political dynasties, through warlordism and social exclusion, cultivate an environment ripe for instances of political violence even though the choice to exert violence often rests with the political power brokers.…”

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Political Dynasties and Terrorism: An Empirical Analysis Using Data on the Philippines

Mendoza¹,

Yap²,

Mendoza³

et al. 2022

AJP

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Political inequality may cultivate grievances against the government and eventually provoke conflict. In the Philippines, this is reflected in the prevalence of political dynasties. Often these dynasties face deep conflicts of interest as they prioritize clientelist ties over the public good, and act as bosses in their local constituencies. Through regression analysis, this paper finds robust statistical evidence that two out of three measures of political dynasty persistence are positively associated with political violence. Results suggest that a concentration of power leads to weaker governance and worse development outcomes, excludes critical sectors, and ultimately provokes political violence. The study emphasizes the importance of promoting checks and balances for more inclusive and peaceful development in emerging democracies such as the Philippines.

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Political Dynasties and Terrorism: An Empirical Analysis Using Data on the Philippines

Mendoza¹,

Yap²,

Mendoza³

et al. 2022

AJP

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“…By contrast, horizontal conflicts primarily denote rido, as aforementioned. Regardless of their nature, these conflicts bear far-reaching consequences, necessitating humanitarian aid for thousands of individuals whenever they erupt (Engelbrecht, 2021; Taniguchi, 2022).…”

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Unveiling the climate–conflict nexus: Examining the influence of weather extremes on conflict emergence in the Philippine Bangsamoro

Delina,

Gaviola,

Pagkalinawan

2024

Environment and Security

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Extreme weather events have been closely associated with the escalation of violent conflicts. This article introduces empirical evidence that underscores the vulnerability of conflict emergence to extended deficit rainfall values within Maguindanao, a province situated in the Bangsamoro region of the southern Philippines. Using a combination of satellite data, hydrological analysis and an examination of conflict databases, our study unveils the pivotal role played by protracted droughts and intensified precipitation in fostering human insecurity, consequently elevating the likelihood of violent conflicts. Our research spotlights the climate–conflict nexus within this relatively less-explored geographical area. Our findings underscore a robust association between instances of violent conflicts, protracted deficits or episodes of intense rainfall, and the subsequent surge in food prices. Notably, disruptions in food prices align temporally with heightened participation in violent conflicts by individuals. In essence, the emergence of violent conflicts exacerbates fragility, thereby engendering a vicious cycle that intertwines climate change, conflict dynamics and the pursuit of peace.

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“…Among them was Umar Patek. He is a fugitive from four countries, namely Australia, the Philippines, the United States, and Indonesia for his involvement in various acts of terrorism in the international world and his affiliation with the Philippine MILF separatist group (Engelbrecht, 2021;Hakim & Mujahid, 2020). Umar had been a fugitive for eleven years and was once valued at one million dollars by the United States government.…”

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Exploring the Shifting Understanding of Jihad Among Former Terrorists in their Journey Towards Disengagement: Transforming the Sword

Hasan,

Mujahid,

Santoso

et al. 2024

J. of Law and Sust. Develop.

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Purpose: This article explores the transformation of former terrorists' understanding of jihad verses to promote non-violence and disengagement. Method: The research uses a qualitative, narrative-phenomenological approach to analyze this shift. Data collection techniques with interviews (in deph interview), observation, and documentation. The depth of the data was obtained by searching for additional informants with snowball sampling techniques.Conventional content analysis techniques for open coding in this study. Open coding is obtained from the narration of informants. Result: The findings indicate a change in perception among former terrorists, but it does not completely eliminate their desire for holy war. Instead, they now view global jihad as defensive rather than offensive, and the law of jihad has shifted from an individual to a collective obligation. Former terrorists have replaced acts of terror with peaceful, humanistic actions. This transformation occurs during the process of indoctrination and later reflection on their perceived jihad actions. The informants' reflections are influenced by holistic interpretations of jihad verses, considering the impact of terror acts and social interactions with outgroups, family, and humanity. Ultimately, the research recommends a contextual examination of jihad verses to form the basis of deradicalization programs. Providing ongoing support to former terrorists during their reflection is crucial. Conclusion: Based on previous discussions, it can be concluded that a shift in understanding the meaning of jihadi verses occurred in all informants in this study. The shift in understanding of global jihad to defensive jihad; the law of jihad from fard 'ain (individual obligation) to the law of fard kifayah (collective obligation); jihad with acts of terror to jihad with peaceful and humanist action. This shift in understanding occurs in two stages, namely when the process of indoctrination of terror and when they reflect on actions that have been believed to be jihad.

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The logics of insurgency in the Bangsamoro

Cited by 4 publications

References 42 publications

Political Dynasties and Terrorism: An Empirical Analysis Using Data on the Philippines

Political Dynasties and Terrorism: An Empirical Analysis Using Data on the Philippines

Unveiling the climate–conflict nexus: Examining the influence of weather extremes on conflict emergence in the Philippine Bangsamoro

Exploring the Shifting Understanding of Jihad Among Former Terrorists in their Journey Towards Disengagement: Transforming the Sword

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