The Islamic State East Asia Province (ISEAP), the Islamic State (IS) group’s main affiliate in Southeast Asia primarily based in the Southern Philippines, has suffered substantial losses at the hands of continued counter-terrorism operations by state security forces. While some analysts have argued that the group remains weak and incapable, recent media output from a new pro-ISEAP media outlet, known as the East Asia Knights Media (EAK), highlights its continued attempts at remaining relevant as part of IS’ network of worldwide affiliates.
Islamic State East Asia: Down But Not Out
Islamic State East Asia: Down But Not Out
Islamic State East Asia: Down But Not Out
The Islamic State East Asia Province (ISEAP), the Islamic State (IS) group’s main affiliate in Southeast Asia primarily based in the Southern Philippines, has suffered substantial losses at the hands of continued counter-terrorism operations by state security forces. While some analysts have argued that the group remains weak and incapable, recent media output from a new pro-ISEAP media outlet, known as the East Asia Knights Media (EAK), highlights its continued attempts at remaining relevant as part of IS’ network of worldwide affiliates.