Islamic Insurgency and Transnational Terrorism in Thailand: Analysis and Recommended Solution Strategy
Abstract
The Kingdom of Thailand currently faces internal and transnational Islamic insurgent threats that have the potential to disrupt Southeast Asian regional stability. As a Major Non-NATO Ally and the signatory of several bilateral and multilateral security arrangements with the United States, Thailand has solidified itself as a security alliance partner whose stability and influence in Southeast Asia has become increasingly more important to the United States and its War on Terror. The primary purpose of this thesis is to provide a history and analysis of the Islamic insurgency and transnational terrorist operations that exist in Thailand today. Secondly, the thesis will highlight current Thai, U.S., and regional security initiatives and underscore policy deficiencies. Finally, the thesis will recommend a solution strategy necessary for the purging of radical Islamic insurgency and transnational terrorism from Thailand. By accepting current policy deficiencies and implementing the courses of action recommended in this thesis, the United States and Thailand will both contribute to a greater Southeast Asian security.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA435529
Entities
People
- Jeremiah C. Lumbaca
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School