Is Putin mad? Many observers do not think so. However, the Russian disinformation and muddling th... more Is Putin mad? Many observers do not think so. However, the Russian disinformation and muddling the waters concealed the true nature of the special military operations: the economy.
The Drums of War are beaten. The language of war has entered the mainstream. The commentary looks... more The Drums of War are beaten. The language of war has entered the mainstream. The commentary looks at the performance and issues of the Ukrainian war and the European Union policy towards war. We are At War, Europe is drifting into a war scenario.
The participation of far-right groups in the war in Ukraine has been highly publicized and raises... more The participation of far-right groups in the war in Ukraine has been highly publicized and raises questions about how those groups will evolve after the war, especially vis-à-vis the spread of their ideology. Reviewing their ideological and political direction in the post-conflict environment is the aim of this study. The authors investigate the Ukrainian far right phenomenon: what kind of movements there are, where they come from, and what their role in the conflict has been. This is followed by an assessment of what threat this poses in the broader strategic context of the war and after it will be over. The analysis brings forward two key points. First, groups like these are a product and exponent of political warfare by state actors, featuring as tools for covert action. Second, by incorporating such militias into the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the Ukrainian government makes their radical attitudes diminish. Nationalism, even in the extreme spectrum of political ideology, could be a product of the war. Meeting the criteria for integration into the European Union is an important factor stimulating rule-based order and deradicalization processes. Although there are some potentially worrying implications stemming from the prestige gained by their combat record, the far right will therefore likely continue to remain a fringe phenomenon with small political impact.
The Russian War of Aggression against the Ukraine has now entered the realm of military tactics a... more The Russian War of Aggression against the Ukraine has now entered the realm of military tactics and strategy initially disregarded by the political elites in the European Union. Hence the examination of the consequences of disinformation, economic warfare and the realization the European Union and allied forces have to reset democratic societies on a war footing has become a reality. The authors, Kenneth L. Lasoen his contributors examine in a multi-range series of commentaries reaching beyond the battle space in Europe and analyzes the fringe of the Russian, European, Chinese empire.
Part of a multi-series commentaries on the Russian War of Aggression against the Ukraine, Europe ... more Part of a multi-series commentaries on the Russian War of Aggression against the Ukraine, Europe and the United States. The authors, Dr. Kenneth L. Lasoen and his contributors, are analyzing the strategy and implications for the war and post war period. We Are War, Beat Russia!, Russia Surrenders and What's Next? are the strategic efforts by the Ukraine and its allies to defeat the aggressor.
ABSTRACT This essay examines the Austrian experience with intelligence, security and terrorism st... more ABSTRACT This essay examines the Austrian experience with intelligence, security and terrorism studies. After a brief discussion of the state of intelligence and security studies in Austria, the authors provide a comparison to Singapore, a nation with similar geopolitical issues as well as a different and, arguably, more developed and comprehensive academic program to confront and deal effectively with security challenges. The article concludes with four critical suggestions for the establishment of a ‘Central European’ Intelligence and Security Studies program in Austria. The authors recommend combining academics and practitioners on program faculties, emphases on domestic, regional and extra-regional factors in both program contents and the composition of student bodies, an interdisciplinary approach to the critical role of ideologies, and the development of specific expertise in order to understand and confront regional threats.
Hybrid Warfare, the new fad among policy wonks. Is it a threat or just reactions in response to t... more Hybrid Warfare, the new fad among policy wonks. Is it a threat or just reactions in response to the rise of the Russian Federation, China, but also Iran, and Turkey. Hybrid warfare is neither new nor revolutionary however the number of cases is growing determining hybrid warfare is not a strategy not of the weak but increasingly in actors engaging in offensive, non-violent, non-direct, mixed strategies to achieve strategic advantages over its peer competitors.
In the world of disinformation, propaganda operations the debates about to counter the threats ar... more In the world of disinformation, propaganda operations the debates about to counter the threats are ongoing with intensity not seen since the Cold war. Every expert has an opinion, think-tanks emerge, and strategies are implemented with mixed, often purely technical, or legislative, or digital kinetic responses. Filters, Technology, & Laws (FTL) are band aids but have not led to changes in radical behavior or deradicalization. Social media once hailed as the new holy grail is less holy. Governments and society lack innovative approaches. Many solutions are on the market, all valid but lack the sustainability. Policy, governments and even industry and corporations lack the intellectual capabilities to react and defend against the disinformation dark arts eroding values of society. State and non-state-actors have perpetually achieved reflexive control firmly over their victims.
The operational xxxx xxxxx provides an operational overview of a decade long proven silent success story how to counter influence operation shaping the narratives. The commentary serves as a briefer for government agencies and civil society.
EU-Turkey relations are like a sweet and sour dish. Often cold, uncertain and confusing for the t... more EU-Turkey relations are like a sweet and sour dish. Often cold, uncertain and confusing for the taste buds but strategically important. The commentary reviews the uneasy tripartite relationship of Turkey-the EU- NATO in the shadows of Iran, Russia and even China appearing on edge of Europe.
America is withdrawing. Once more the voices signalling a defeat of the American "empire and its ... more America is withdrawing. Once more the voices signalling a defeat of the American "empire and its legions" in the Hindukush. The political message is clear, the Taliban strategy has paid off, in the near term at least, America is humbled. Shadows of the Vietnam experience settling in the political circles in Washington, Brussels and the Middle East and the consequences of pulling out for political, economic and strategic reasons are yet to emerge.
But the globalist jihadist scene has taken notice. Increases of incident in Africa, in Afghanistan paints a reality the political leaders in Europe and the United States like to be forgotten. Taliban commanders already warn of the taking over from the "slave administration" and provide support in Pakistan and elsewhere. UN reports illustrate the links between Al Qaeda leaders residing in Afghanistan, the Taliban and the Haqqani's. meet frequent.
This unclassified commentary looks at options for Afghanistan in the post U.S. withdrawal. Total collapse, Second, a Columbian protracted war of attrition or last slugging along the muddy path of failed state. A fragmentation of the Afghanistan like former Yugoslavia should not be ruled out even if a peace deal is struck.
At the 2010 Marxism conference held in Melbourne, Australia, one presentation stood out. Ignatius... more At the 2010 Marxism conference held in Melbourne, Australia, one presentation stood out. Ignatius Mahendra from Partai Rakyat Pekerja (PRP) peppered his talk with neo-liberalism, fighting the bourgeoisie, and the usual rhetoric of the class struggle spouted by a hard core communist. But his call to arms not only harkened back to the 1998 communist reformasi movement, it also outlined in a simple and concise manner what the struggle was all about. Mahendra called for power to the workers, prosperity to the people, and pointed out that the movement was still in the “early stages of the struggle.”
It is not a novel fact that social media opens doors for extremist groups in Indonesia. Several s... more It is not a novel fact that social media opens doors for extremist groups in Indonesia. Several studies and investigations have continuously reported the role of social media and online activism to support terrorist and extremist groups for either, general or, interest. Most analysts quickly point out that the most important function of social media is propaganda—posting images, texts, and ideas, to attract people to join or justify their causes, although several reports stress on more specific purposes.
The thin line between non-violent activism, direct actions (a military term), and anarchism, sugg... more The thin line between non-violent activism, direct actions (a military term), and anarchism, suggesting acts of violence, militancy, or terrorism is often blurred and easy to cross. Whereas traditional studies of the counterculture movement include the antiwar movement and anarchists, today the Indonesian counterculture movement includes a wide range of violent and non-violent fringe actors including, but not limited to, anarchists, the black bloc, animal rights groups, the emerging gay and lesbian movement, militant environmental groups, militant labor groups and many other shades of the social fringe.
Authored in 2013, six year ahead of the 2019 Hong Kong unrest the commentary wrote,
The rise of... more Authored in 2013, six year ahead of the 2019 Hong Kong unrest the commentary wrote,
The rise of the new counterculture that has entered China is part of the Global Action Network’s deep green philosophy that has its roots in the 1960s and has re-emerged with a dogmatic approach to justify actions by professional activists executing militant activism. The Chinese government, like many other governments in Asia, will eventually react and lash out against the militant activists by imposing legislation that curtails, if not halts, the development of the democratic space.
Research on Christian missionary work in Brazil and Indonesia provides some mixed outcomes. In bo... more Research on Christian missionary work in Brazil and Indonesia provides some mixed outcomes. In both countries communities suffered from a missionary philosophy, or missiology, that was part of the then dominant worldview. In Asia, the religious debate about the role of Christians in Northern Sumatra is somewhat taboo for fear of political reprisals that could inflame Muslims. Sensitivity needs to be applied but so must be a recognition of the role of foreign interests even if they are from the German Protestant church movement as well as other Christian churches.
The Hong Kong 2019 riots redefined the domestic threats posed by the Black Bloc militants paralys... more The Hong Kong 2019 riots redefined the domestic threats posed by the Black Bloc militants paralysing authorities for larger parts of 2019. Are foreign conspiracies at work, left wing extremists or democratic forces misunderstood. The paper examines the complexities of Gene Sharps theoretical work on collapsing the state order and lessons drawn.
Is Putin mad? Many observers do not think so. However, the Russian disinformation and muddling th... more Is Putin mad? Many observers do not think so. However, the Russian disinformation and muddling the waters concealed the true nature of the special military operations: the economy.
The Drums of War are beaten. The language of war has entered the mainstream. The commentary looks... more The Drums of War are beaten. The language of war has entered the mainstream. The commentary looks at the performance and issues of the Ukrainian war and the European Union policy towards war. We are At War, Europe is drifting into a war scenario.
The participation of far-right groups in the war in Ukraine has been highly publicized and raises... more The participation of far-right groups in the war in Ukraine has been highly publicized and raises questions about how those groups will evolve after the war, especially vis-à-vis the spread of their ideology. Reviewing their ideological and political direction in the post-conflict environment is the aim of this study. The authors investigate the Ukrainian far right phenomenon: what kind of movements there are, where they come from, and what their role in the conflict has been. This is followed by an assessment of what threat this poses in the broader strategic context of the war and after it will be over. The analysis brings forward two key points. First, groups like these are a product and exponent of political warfare by state actors, featuring as tools for covert action. Second, by incorporating such militias into the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the Ukrainian government makes their radical attitudes diminish. Nationalism, even in the extreme spectrum of political ideology, could be a product of the war. Meeting the criteria for integration into the European Union is an important factor stimulating rule-based order and deradicalization processes. Although there are some potentially worrying implications stemming from the prestige gained by their combat record, the far right will therefore likely continue to remain a fringe phenomenon with small political impact.
The Russian War of Aggression against the Ukraine has now entered the realm of military tactics a... more The Russian War of Aggression against the Ukraine has now entered the realm of military tactics and strategy initially disregarded by the political elites in the European Union. Hence the examination of the consequences of disinformation, economic warfare and the realization the European Union and allied forces have to reset democratic societies on a war footing has become a reality. The authors, Kenneth L. Lasoen his contributors examine in a multi-range series of commentaries reaching beyond the battle space in Europe and analyzes the fringe of the Russian, European, Chinese empire.
Part of a multi-series commentaries on the Russian War of Aggression against the Ukraine, Europe ... more Part of a multi-series commentaries on the Russian War of Aggression against the Ukraine, Europe and the United States. The authors, Dr. Kenneth L. Lasoen and his contributors, are analyzing the strategy and implications for the war and post war period. We Are War, Beat Russia!, Russia Surrenders and What's Next? are the strategic efforts by the Ukraine and its allies to defeat the aggressor.
ABSTRACT This essay examines the Austrian experience with intelligence, security and terrorism st... more ABSTRACT This essay examines the Austrian experience with intelligence, security and terrorism studies. After a brief discussion of the state of intelligence and security studies in Austria, the authors provide a comparison to Singapore, a nation with similar geopolitical issues as well as a different and, arguably, more developed and comprehensive academic program to confront and deal effectively with security challenges. The article concludes with four critical suggestions for the establishment of a ‘Central European’ Intelligence and Security Studies program in Austria. The authors recommend combining academics and practitioners on program faculties, emphases on domestic, regional and extra-regional factors in both program contents and the composition of student bodies, an interdisciplinary approach to the critical role of ideologies, and the development of specific expertise in order to understand and confront regional threats.
Hybrid Warfare, the new fad among policy wonks. Is it a threat or just reactions in response to t... more Hybrid Warfare, the new fad among policy wonks. Is it a threat or just reactions in response to the rise of the Russian Federation, China, but also Iran, and Turkey. Hybrid warfare is neither new nor revolutionary however the number of cases is growing determining hybrid warfare is not a strategy not of the weak but increasingly in actors engaging in offensive, non-violent, non-direct, mixed strategies to achieve strategic advantages over its peer competitors.
In the world of disinformation, propaganda operations the debates about to counter the threats ar... more In the world of disinformation, propaganda operations the debates about to counter the threats are ongoing with intensity not seen since the Cold war. Every expert has an opinion, think-tanks emerge, and strategies are implemented with mixed, often purely technical, or legislative, or digital kinetic responses. Filters, Technology, & Laws (FTL) are band aids but have not led to changes in radical behavior or deradicalization. Social media once hailed as the new holy grail is less holy. Governments and society lack innovative approaches. Many solutions are on the market, all valid but lack the sustainability. Policy, governments and even industry and corporations lack the intellectual capabilities to react and defend against the disinformation dark arts eroding values of society. State and non-state-actors have perpetually achieved reflexive control firmly over their victims.
The operational xxxx xxxxx provides an operational overview of a decade long proven silent success story how to counter influence operation shaping the narratives. The commentary serves as a briefer for government agencies and civil society.
EU-Turkey relations are like a sweet and sour dish. Often cold, uncertain and confusing for the t... more EU-Turkey relations are like a sweet and sour dish. Often cold, uncertain and confusing for the taste buds but strategically important. The commentary reviews the uneasy tripartite relationship of Turkey-the EU- NATO in the shadows of Iran, Russia and even China appearing on edge of Europe.
America is withdrawing. Once more the voices signalling a defeat of the American "empire and its ... more America is withdrawing. Once more the voices signalling a defeat of the American "empire and its legions" in the Hindukush. The political message is clear, the Taliban strategy has paid off, in the near term at least, America is humbled. Shadows of the Vietnam experience settling in the political circles in Washington, Brussels and the Middle East and the consequences of pulling out for political, economic and strategic reasons are yet to emerge.
But the globalist jihadist scene has taken notice. Increases of incident in Africa, in Afghanistan paints a reality the political leaders in Europe and the United States like to be forgotten. Taliban commanders already warn of the taking over from the "slave administration" and provide support in Pakistan and elsewhere. UN reports illustrate the links between Al Qaeda leaders residing in Afghanistan, the Taliban and the Haqqani's. meet frequent.
This unclassified commentary looks at options for Afghanistan in the post U.S. withdrawal. Total collapse, Second, a Columbian protracted war of attrition or last slugging along the muddy path of failed state. A fragmentation of the Afghanistan like former Yugoslavia should not be ruled out even if a peace deal is struck.
At the 2010 Marxism conference held in Melbourne, Australia, one presentation stood out. Ignatius... more At the 2010 Marxism conference held in Melbourne, Australia, one presentation stood out. Ignatius Mahendra from Partai Rakyat Pekerja (PRP) peppered his talk with neo-liberalism, fighting the bourgeoisie, and the usual rhetoric of the class struggle spouted by a hard core communist. But his call to arms not only harkened back to the 1998 communist reformasi movement, it also outlined in a simple and concise manner what the struggle was all about. Mahendra called for power to the workers, prosperity to the people, and pointed out that the movement was still in the “early stages of the struggle.”
It is not a novel fact that social media opens doors for extremist groups in Indonesia. Several s... more It is not a novel fact that social media opens doors for extremist groups in Indonesia. Several studies and investigations have continuously reported the role of social media and online activism to support terrorist and extremist groups for either, general or, interest. Most analysts quickly point out that the most important function of social media is propaganda—posting images, texts, and ideas, to attract people to join or justify their causes, although several reports stress on more specific purposes.
The thin line between non-violent activism, direct actions (a military term), and anarchism, sugg... more The thin line between non-violent activism, direct actions (a military term), and anarchism, suggesting acts of violence, militancy, or terrorism is often blurred and easy to cross. Whereas traditional studies of the counterculture movement include the antiwar movement and anarchists, today the Indonesian counterculture movement includes a wide range of violent and non-violent fringe actors including, but not limited to, anarchists, the black bloc, animal rights groups, the emerging gay and lesbian movement, militant environmental groups, militant labor groups and many other shades of the social fringe.
Authored in 2013, six year ahead of the 2019 Hong Kong unrest the commentary wrote,
The rise of... more Authored in 2013, six year ahead of the 2019 Hong Kong unrest the commentary wrote,
The rise of the new counterculture that has entered China is part of the Global Action Network’s deep green philosophy that has its roots in the 1960s and has re-emerged with a dogmatic approach to justify actions by professional activists executing militant activism. The Chinese government, like many other governments in Asia, will eventually react and lash out against the militant activists by imposing legislation that curtails, if not halts, the development of the democratic space.
Research on Christian missionary work in Brazil and Indonesia provides some mixed outcomes. In bo... more Research on Christian missionary work in Brazil and Indonesia provides some mixed outcomes. In both countries communities suffered from a missionary philosophy, or missiology, that was part of the then dominant worldview. In Asia, the religious debate about the role of Christians in Northern Sumatra is somewhat taboo for fear of political reprisals that could inflame Muslims. Sensitivity needs to be applied but so must be a recognition of the role of foreign interests even if they are from the German Protestant church movement as well as other Christian churches.
The Hong Kong 2019 riots redefined the domestic threats posed by the Black Bloc militants paralys... more The Hong Kong 2019 riots redefined the domestic threats posed by the Black Bloc militants paralysing authorities for larger parts of 2019. Are foreign conspiracies at work, left wing extremists or democratic forces misunderstood. The paper examines the complexities of Gene Sharps theoretical work on collapsing the state order and lessons drawn.
A Research Agenda for Far-Right Violence and Extremism, 2024
The authors examined the current shift in terrorism research. Whereas the Far-Right receives all ... more The authors examined the current shift in terrorism research. Whereas the Far-Right receives all the attention by the law the groups in the Ukraine are more nationalistic oriented and openly engaging Russian provocations to bait the Far-Right for action. The research was inconclusive but the groups will request a future in the political space towards a conclusion of hostilities with Russia.
Or The (Not So Sudden) Returning Rise of The Far-Left Extremist Marxist Movement
“……Left-wing ex... more Or The (Not So Sudden) Returning Rise of The Far-Left Extremist Marxist Movement
“……Left-wing extremism in Germany is multifaceted, both ideologically and structurally. The dangers arising from it are not always easy to grasp. It starts with the location of the history of ideas…” (Schünemann, 2008)
The 2008 warnings by the former Minister of Interior for the German state Lower-Saxony are reality. This book is an accumulation of study, observation and interacting with the far-left extremists in Asia and around some hot-spots first-hand. It is no longer an academic exercise, trivializing the threat of far-left extremist Marxist movements. But as it was with the jihadist it needs the critical, sometimes, lone voice in the wilderness to illustrate the nexus between history, networks, contexts, ideology, and violence the far-left extremists Marxist to pose to make the point. My book is a warning to those who trivialize the threat of far-left extremist Marxist ideology. I am fortunate that I was at the forefront at the moment when communism collapsed in 1991 and laid open the fallacy of the now so eagerly adopted narrative that is like national socialists or religious extremism are brutal failures for society to bear.
The German minister point is often missed in the academic, political, and national security domains. Far left extremism is underestimated, devious in execution, gifted in concealment and historically competent. I argue more than then the far-right and extremist jihadist to exploit the sympathetic, apologists of far-left extremism, which I summarize in the categories of beachhead groups, vanguards, and far-left extremist groups. I will draw from experiences in Hong Kong, Indonesia, the United States and Europe to offer some views on how the far-left extremist Marxist/Leninist movement views the world. My observation may be viewed controversial, and even offensive but they offer an unmasked view of the world on the left.
This book based on actual field experiences across the globe because a global perspective is needed. It touches the most sensitive social, sometimes, taboos while presenting the various variation of the far-left Marxist extremists as seen. It drawn on the large body of contemporary revolutionary writings, will expose some of the apologist and wrong assumptions that are easily and eagerly circulated in media and quickly adopted by academia, policy officials, politicians, and national security officers. In my dealings with many policy officials, even in most senior counter terrorism institutions and intelligence agencies I found an intellectual laziness that only benefits the far-left extremists. It poses the question if we as a society, after 9/11, after the Red Army Faction, after the “German autumn”, after the National Liberation movements in the middle east, South America and now with the Black Block proudly on the march in the name of ill-conceived, extremist views, have not learned anything. The short answer is, No, seemingly not.
This book does not attempt to have all the answers. Marxism today, as it was in the heydays of the global communist movement, is multifaceted, complex, and often contradictory even hostile to other communist lines. This book aims to contribute to the understanding of what are the new threats for society, policy, and for national security officials and academia to revisit and critically view the far-left extremist Marxist groups, movements, and doctrine. This book aims to be a starting point. At least I tried.
It is dedicated,
To the victims of ill-conceived plots to start the people's war, a father, worker, son, who only crime was to feed his family. Hell has a special place for those who seed hate and murder of fellow men in the name of the revolution, green, red, or dressed in black costumes of hate;
The study examines the political and economic impacts of non-profit campaigns and the negative im... more The study examines the political and economic impacts of non-profit campaigns and the negative impacts on economies in Malaysia and Indonesia
The U.S. capital attack by far-right groups was the tactical victory, some argue the strategic de... more The U.S. capital attack by far-right groups was the tactical victory, some argue the strategic defeat of the far-right groups close the to the outgoing president. However, evidence shows the far left groups have long poised for an American revolution exploiting skillfully the political infighting. The societal and political rupture of the American texture provided the critical gap giving extremists on both side of the extremist fringe the oxygen needed to start a new American revolution.
The paper examines the use of propaganda and disinformation to recruit and support far-left and f... more The paper examines the use of propaganda and disinformation to recruit and support far-left and far-right extremism.
The politicization of the radical scene has long been a tool for political actors in Indonesia. T... more The politicization of the radical scene has long been a tool for political actors in Indonesia. The surfacing of leftist groups and radical Islamist factions in the recent "212" demonstrations and arrests of 'plotters' to 'restore the 1945 constitution' suggests the support for the thesis militant/extremists are used for political purposes. This paper poses the question if these structures are containable and examines if a 'tipping point' is reached morphing radicalism into a larger political movement ready to seize power.
Whereas counter terror efforts in Indonesia are considerable successful, countering radicalizatio... more Whereas counter terror efforts in Indonesia are considerable successful, countering radicalization of society and extremism in Malaysia and Indonesia has room for improvement. Particularly the role of social media presents challenges for governments and society to strike a balance between development of democracy and prevention of radicalization and extremism.
Very few political developments in contemporary history trigger political reactions than the Gree... more Very few political developments in contemporary history trigger political reactions than the Green movement. Examining the green movements, its political masters and the social changes for Southeast Asia the author attempts to examine the complex relationship between the Global Action Networks, actors and their political impacts and raise the question if we are see social change or good old revolutionary ambitions?
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The operational xxxx xxxxx provides an operational overview of a decade long proven silent success story how to counter influence operation shaping the narratives. The commentary serves as a briefer for government agencies and civil society.
But the globalist jihadist scene has taken notice. Increases of incident in Africa, in Afghanistan paints a reality the political leaders in Europe and the United States like to be forgotten. Taliban commanders already warn of the taking over from the "slave administration" and provide support in Pakistan and elsewhere. UN reports illustrate the links between Al Qaeda leaders residing in Afghanistan, the Taliban and the Haqqani's. meet frequent.
This unclassified commentary looks at options for Afghanistan in the post U.S. withdrawal. Total collapse, Second, a Columbian protracted war of attrition or last slugging along the muddy path of failed state. A fragmentation of the Afghanistan like former Yugoslavia should not be ruled out even if a peace deal is struck.
The rise of the new counterculture that has entered China is part of the Global Action
Network’s deep green philosophy that has its roots in the 1960s and has re-emerged with a dogmatic approach to justify actions by professional activists executing militant activism. The Chinese government, like many other governments in Asia, will eventually react and lash out against the militant activists by imposing legislation that curtails, if not halts, the development of the democratic space.
The operational xxxx xxxxx provides an operational overview of a decade long proven silent success story how to counter influence operation shaping the narratives. The commentary serves as a briefer for government agencies and civil society.
But the globalist jihadist scene has taken notice. Increases of incident in Africa, in Afghanistan paints a reality the political leaders in Europe and the United States like to be forgotten. Taliban commanders already warn of the taking over from the "slave administration" and provide support in Pakistan and elsewhere. UN reports illustrate the links between Al Qaeda leaders residing in Afghanistan, the Taliban and the Haqqani's. meet frequent.
This unclassified commentary looks at options for Afghanistan in the post U.S. withdrawal. Total collapse, Second, a Columbian protracted war of attrition or last slugging along the muddy path of failed state. A fragmentation of the Afghanistan like former Yugoslavia should not be ruled out even if a peace deal is struck.
The rise of the new counterculture that has entered China is part of the Global Action
Network’s deep green philosophy that has its roots in the 1960s and has re-emerged with a dogmatic approach to justify actions by professional activists executing militant activism. The Chinese government, like many other governments in Asia, will eventually react and lash out against the militant activists by imposing legislation that curtails, if not halts, the development of the democratic space.
“……Left-wing extremism in Germany is multifaceted, both ideologically and structurally. The dangers arising from it are not always easy to grasp. It starts with the location of the history of ideas…” (Schünemann, 2008)
The 2008 warnings by the former Minister of Interior for the German state Lower-Saxony are reality. This book is an accumulation of study, observation and interacting with the far-left extremists in Asia and around some hot-spots first-hand. It is no longer an academic exercise, trivializing the threat of far-left extremist Marxist movements. But as it was with the jihadist it needs the critical, sometimes, lone voice in the wilderness to illustrate the nexus between history, networks, contexts, ideology, and violence the far-left extremists Marxist to pose to make the point. My book is a warning to those who trivialize the threat of far-left extremist Marxist ideology. I am fortunate that I was at the forefront at the moment when communism collapsed in 1991 and laid open the fallacy of the now so eagerly adopted narrative that is like national socialists or religious extremism are brutal failures for society to bear.
The German minister point is often missed in the academic, political, and national security domains. Far left extremism is underestimated, devious in execution, gifted in concealment and historically competent. I argue more than then the far-right and extremist jihadist to exploit the sympathetic, apologists of far-left extremism, which I summarize in the categories of beachhead groups, vanguards, and far-left extremist groups. I will draw from experiences in Hong Kong, Indonesia, the United States and Europe to offer some views on how the far-left extremist Marxist/Leninist movement views the world. My observation may be viewed controversial, and even offensive but they offer an unmasked view of the world on the left.
This book based on actual field experiences across the globe because a global perspective is needed. It touches the most sensitive social, sometimes, taboos while presenting the various variation of the far-left Marxist extremists as seen. It drawn on the large body of contemporary revolutionary writings, will expose some of the apologist and wrong assumptions that are easily and eagerly circulated in media and quickly adopted by academia, policy officials, politicians, and national security officers. In my dealings with many policy officials, even in most senior counter terrorism institutions and intelligence agencies I found an intellectual laziness that only benefits the far-left extremists. It poses the question if we as a society, after 9/11, after the Red Army Faction, after the “German autumn”, after the National Liberation movements in the middle east, South America and now with the Black Block proudly on the march in the name of ill-conceived, extremist views, have not learned anything. The short answer is, No, seemingly not.
This book does not attempt to have all the answers. Marxism today, as it was in the heydays of the global communist movement, is multifaceted, complex, and often contradictory even hostile to other communist lines. This book aims to contribute to the understanding of what are the new threats for society, policy, and for national security officials and academia to revisit and critically view the far-left extremist Marxist groups, movements, and doctrine. This book aims to be a starting point. At least I tried.
It is dedicated,
To the victims of ill-conceived plots to start the people's war, a father, worker, son, who only crime was to feed his family. Hell has a special place for those who seed hate and murder of fellow men in the name of the revolution, green, red, or dressed in black costumes of hate;
it is all the same.