Terrorist Deradicalization Programs in Saudi, Yemen and Malaysia

Authors

  • Mohd Mizan Aslam School of Human Development and Techno-Communication, Universiti Malaysia Perlis
  • Siti Zubaidah Abu Bakar Islamic Civilization Academy, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11113/umran2020.7n1.364

Keywords:

Counterterrorism, deradicalization, extremists, jihadists, rehabilitation, revolution, terrorism

Abstract

Terrorist Deradicalization is advancing subject of scientific study that lacks universally accepted definition. It is presently understood as efforts that attempt transform attitudes and behaviors of former terrorists so they reject violence as a tool to achieve ideological, religious or political goals that threaten national security and life or cause political and economic instability. Saudi Arabia Yemen and Malaysiahave deradicalization programs called Al-Ha’ir, Al-Hitar and Pemulihan, respectively, that are based on re-education and rehabilitation. Re-education components focus on correcting political and religious misconceptions, and rehabilitation provides a thoroughgoing monitoring system after inmate release. Government sponsored de-radicalization modules are designed to rehabilitate detained militants by addressing personality flaws and providing carefully structured reconstructive efforts. The authors describe methods used, which include modular themes such as holistic personality, self-reflection, social skills, criminal behavior, spirituality, Islamic consideration, security and psychology.

Author Biography

Mohd Mizan Aslam, School of Human Development and Techno-Communication, Universiti Malaysia Perlis

Associate Professor in Universiti Malaysia Perlis

References

Ashour, O. (2015). Deradicalization Revisited. Retrieved on 11 September 2018, from https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2015/02/18/deradicalization-revisited/?utm_term=.a874d255762d

Aslam, M.M. (2009). A Critical Study Of Kumpulan Militant Malaysia, Its Wider Connections In The Region And The Implications Of Radical Islam For The Stability Of Southeast Asia, Ph.D thesis: Victoria University Of Wellington, New Zealand.

Aslam, M.M. (2016). The Threat of DAESH in Malaysian Higher Education Institutions. Kuala Lumpur, MyRISS Special Report to Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia.

Aslam, M.M. (2017). The Threat of Daesh in Universities: Malaysia’s Experience. A Journal of the International Centre for Political Violence and Terrorism Research, 9(4), 13-16.

Aslam, M. M. (2018). A Model of Deradicalization in Malaysia. International Case Study of Terrorist Rehabilitation by Rohan Gunaratna & Sabariah Husin. London, Routledge.

Chasdi, Richard, J. (2018). Corporate Security Crossroads; Responding to Terrorism Cyberthreats, and Other Hazards in the Global Business Environment. California, Praeger.

Clutterbuck, L. (2010). Deradicalization Programs and Counterterrorism: A Perspective on the Challenges and Benefits. Retrieved on 14 September 2010, from https://www.mei.edu/sites/default/files/Clutterbuck.pdf

Gunaratna. R, (2015). Countering Violent Extremism: Revisiting Rehabilitation and Community Engagement. Counter Terrorists Trends and Analysis (CTTA), Singapore.

Gunaratna. R, & Ali, M. (2015). A New Frontier in Counter Terrorism. Imperial College Press Insurgency and Terrorism. Singapore, World Scientific Publishing.

Gunaratna. R, & Hussin, M.S (2018), International Case Studies of Terrorist Rehabilitation. London, Routledge; Taylor & Francis Group.

Kohler, D. (2016). Understanding Deradicalization: Methods, Tools and Programs for Countering Violent Extremism. London: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group.

Neumann, Peter R. (2010). The Trouble With Radicalization. International Affairs Journal, 89(4), 873-893

Noor, S. & Hayat, S. (2009). Deradicalization: Approaches & Models. Jakarta, Pak Institute of Peace Studies.

Silber, M. & Bhatt, A. (2007). Radicalization in the West: Homegrown Threat. Report by Police Department of New York.

Veldhuis, Tinka & Staun, Jorge. (2009). Islamist Radicalization: A Root Cause Model. The Hague, Netherlands Institute of International Relations Clingendael.

Downloads

Published

2020-02-27

How to Cite

Aslam, M. M., & Abu Bakar, S. Z. (2020). Terrorist Deradicalization Programs in Saudi, Yemen and Malaysia. UMRAN - International Journal of Islamic and Civilizational Studies, 7(1), 1–9. https://doi.org/10.11113/umran2020.7n1.364

Issue

Section

Articles