ISIS expansion into The Philippines belies another threat to our long-term security.
For several years, foreign minister Julie Bishop has warned Australians that ISIS would seek to use returning Islamic fighters from South-East Asia to establish a foothold in our immediate region. Recent events in the Southern Philippines city of Marawi have proved Ms Bishop right. But another subtle threat also exists even closer to home; in Indonesia. The threat comes from Saudi Arabia as it uses its enormous wealth and influence to win-over the minds and hearts of Indonesia’s majority Muslim population - the world’s largest with ove…
Indonesia - A Smoking Paradise
As Western countries place increasing pressure on the large cigarette companies they have now found the ‘perfect’ market.... By Ross B. Taylor AM Arrive at Indonesia’s international airport in Jakarta, and you can’t miss the number of billboards telling you that smoking is ‘part of the good life’. And if you believe the message of these large and imposing advertisements, smoking is even better if you are young and are seeking ‘fun, happiness’ and an ‘active’ life. As western countries like Australia and the US A enforce even…
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