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The beat <\/strong><\/p>\n

Copy-catting in Jakarta?<\/em><\/p>\n

By now, we\u2019re all familiar with Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte\u2019s harsh crackdown<\/a> on drug pushers, which has left thousands of alleged drug dealers and users dead since last year. Now that model seems to have spread to the south, with Indonesian president Joko Widodo publicly encouraging law enforcement to shoot drug dealers, claiming the country is in a \u2018narcotics emergency position\u2019<\/a>. It\u2019s a significant turn; last week he was praised<\/a> for his progress on the anti-corruption agenda.<\/p>\n

Make politics, not war<\/em><\/p>\n

A slightly different picture on the other side of the Pacific: rather than rallying people to arms, FARC (the former guerilla group) announced that it would join the political stage by founding its own party. The historic peace deal last year, which ended half a century of conflict in Colombia, was a sign that the rebels wanted to \u2018abandon bullets to have words as the only weapon\u2019<\/a>, according to FARC chief negotiator Ivan Marquez.<\/p>\n

Betting and losing in China<\/em><\/p>\n

The Shanghai office of Australian brokerage firm Union Standard Group Forex was the scene of a five-day hostage situation, which was finally resolved<\/a> by local police on Monday. A group of investors had entered the office, threatening to use violence, after allegedly losing more than $3 million in currency trades. It\u2019s just another example of \u2018flaring tension in China\u2019s financial system\u2019<\/a>.<\/p>\n

CT scan<\/strong><\/p>\n

Marawi: the Mosul of the Pacific<\/em><\/p>\n

The continuing crisis in the Philippine city of Marawi \u2018is likely to have long-term repercussions for extremism in Southeast Asia\u2019, according to a report<\/a> (PDF) from the Institute for Policy Analysis. ISIS-funded fighters seized the southern city<\/a> on 23 May and have held it since, despite the Philippine army\u2019s efforts to dislodge them. The success of the Marawi fighters has encouraged other would-be terrorists in the region, and regional radicalisation is on the rise<\/a>. The study identifies Indonesia and Malaysia as being of particular concern. Malaysia and other regional states are aiding<\/a> the Philippine government, though cooperation is hindered by inter-governmental mistrust.<\/p>\n

Who\u2019s next?<\/em><\/p>\n

In the era of ISIS, al-Qaeda has struggled to attract the support that it had in the past. Concerted US campaigns against al-Qaeda have left the group significantly weakened, but not defeated<\/a>. In response, al-Qaeda has modified its approach to be less centralised and more durable. The group is likely to use the territorial defeat of ISIS to \u2018reclaim its role<\/a> as a leader among terrorist organisations\u2019. To combat this threat, counterterrorism strategies will have to look beyond ISIS to groups that will vie to take its place.<\/p>\n

Checkpoint<\/strong><\/p>\n

China digs deep<\/em><\/p>\n

Earlier this week, the Wall Street Journal<\/em><\/a> reported that China is reinforcing its shared border with North Korea, amid fears of US military action.<\/a> The report revealed that China has dug several bunkers in case of chemical or nuclear explosions, has set up video surveillance supported by drones, and has maintained a constant military presence along the 1,415-kilometre border.<\/p>\n

Australia and Malaysia unite for Redback VIII <\/em><\/p>\n

The Australian Border Force took part in Operation Redback VIII with the Malaysian Coast Guard last week, with both countries seeking to increase maritime security. The seven-day joint operation off the Malaysian coast focused on improving defence against human trafficking and people smuggling, which ABF commander Chris Waters said was part of a \u2018multilayered approach to protecting Australia\u2019s borders\u2019<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Italy gets tough on migration woes<\/em><\/p>\n

The Italian prime minister, Paolo Gentiloni, has responded with force to Austrian foreign minister Sebastian Kurz regarding Europe\u2019s migration crisis. Earlier this month, Vienna threatened to send in army personnel if Italy didn\u2019t halt the ferry services<\/a> between Italian islands and the Italian mainland to prevent the passage of illegal migrants. Gentiloni responded by warning<\/a>, \u2018We shall not accept lessons and still less threats such as those we have heard from our neighbours in recent days.\u2019<\/p>\n

First responder<\/strong><\/p>\n

Extreme heat<\/em><\/p>\n

Climate change is killing us right now<\/a>, according to a report by New Republic<\/em>\u2019s Emily Atkin. The piece extensively covers the increased occurrence of extreme heat events and heat-related deaths affecting the world right now. Whether we like it or not, the weather is demanding international attention as a serious security challenge. Researchers estimate that around 48% of humanity<\/a> will be exposed regularly to deadly heat by 2100.<\/p>\n

Yemen in crisis<\/em><\/p>\n

The ongoing Yemeni crisis has been largely neglected<\/a> by the international community<\/a>, despite the extreme human cost. The International Committee of the Red Cross<\/a> and Oxfam<\/a> have sounded the humanitarian alarm as the rainy season approaches and cholera continues to spread. The number of suspected cholera cases in Yemen is projected to rise to over 600,000 by the end of 2017<\/a>. Oxfam is calling for an immediate ceasefire in the region.<\/p>\n

Reconstruction<\/em><\/p>\n

Remember the flooded Cornish town from last week\u2019s wrap<\/a>? The cost of repairs to Coverack has been estimated at over \u00a31 million<\/a>. The UK has an interesting history<\/a> of dealing with extreme storms: in 1866, the Met Office stopped publishing storm warnings, claiming that they were \u2018unscientific\u2019. Of course, when sailors stayed in port, shipowners lost money. Luckily that policy only lasted two years; in 1868, the Met Office started supplying storm warnings once again\u2014to the delight of meteorologists and sailors alike.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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