Islamic State’s Wilayah Philippines: Implications for Southeast Asia (Bilveer Singh, Kumar Ramakrishna, RSIS)

The announcement of Wilayah Philippines in southern Philippines epitomises a new IS strategy to “pivot” to Southeast Asia. It signals a direct threat to countries in the region even as IS Central comes under pressure in the Middle East.

http://www.rsis.edu.sg/rsis-publication/rsis/co16187-islamic-states-wilayah-philippines-implications-for-southeast-asia/#.V5IaYdKLTIU