Teroris Belia di Kota Batu dan Jejak Generasi Muda Tersangkut Terorisme

Summary

This transcript discusses the troubling rise of youth involvement in terrorism in Indonesia, highlighting cases of young people engaging in terrorist activities from 2009 to 2021. It addresses how radical ideologies continue to target the youth, with many young individuals swayed by extremist ideologies despite efforts to curb this trend. Experts emphasize the role of the internet in spreading radical content and the lack of sufficient guidance from families. They also argue that the government must focus on proactive measures to steer the youth away from violent extremism and provide positive outlets for them to engage with.

Takeaways

• 😀 Radicalism continues to affect Indonesian youth, with a 19-year-old arrested for terrorism-related activities in Batu City, East Java in July 2024.
• 😀 Despite public hopes that radical ideologies would decrease after the Jemaah Islamiyah disbandment in June 2024, young people remain vulnerable to such influences.
• 😀 Previous examples of young terrorists include a 17-year-old who carried out a suicide bombing in 2009 and other young perpetrators from 2016 to 2021, highlighting the ongoing trend of youth involvement in terrorism.
• 😀 A 2019 report by De Habib Center highlighted that university students, especially in secular public institutions, are increasingly being recruited into terrorism networks.
• 😀 A 2017 survey by Alvara Research Center showed that a significant portion of Indonesian students and high schoolers (about 23%) supported jihad to establish an Islamic state.
• 😀 The National Counterterrorism Agency (BNPT) Director Irfan Idris pointed out that while no major terrorist attacks occurred between 2022 and 2023, the spread of radical ideologies still persists, especially targeting youth.
• 😀 BNPT also discovered that some youth were being recruited via 'charity boxes' to be sent to conflict zones, further exposing the underlying threat of radicalism among the younger generation.
• 😀 Terrorism expert Malikul Saleh criticized the government's marginalization of youth, viewing them as a burden instead of recognizing their potential for positive contributions.
• 😀 The rise of internet use has played a significant role in the spread of radical ideologies, making it challenging for the government to fully control such information.
• 😀 The failure of many parents to adequately monitor their children, due to busy lifestyles, contributes to the growing radicalization among the youth, emphasizing the need for better control and preventive measures.

Q & A

What recent event highlighted the issue of radicalism among young people in Indonesia?

The arrest of a 19-year-old terrorist suspect in Kota Batu, East Java, on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, highlighted the ongoing issue of radicalism among young people in Indonesia.

How does the script relate to the previous expectations about the decline of radicalism in Indonesia?

The script contrasts the public expectation that radicalism had decreased, particularly after the dissolution of the Jemaah Islamiah group on June 30, 2024, with the reality that radicalism still affects youth in Indonesia.

What is the significance of the terrorist acts carried out by young individuals in Indonesia, as mentioned in the script?

The terrorist acts carried out by young individuals, such as the bombing at Hotel JW Marriott in Jakarta (2009) and other attacks, highlight the disturbing trend of youth involvement in terrorism, particularly those under the age of 30.

What does the report from De Habib Center (2019) indicate about the recruitment of young people in terrorism?

The report highlights that terrorism recruitment in Indonesia is increasingly targeting university students in secular public universities, with a notable involvement of women and children in attacks.

What statistics about Indonesian youth’s support for radical ideologies are mentioned in the script?

According to a 2017 survey by Alvara Research Center, 23.4% of Indonesian university students and 23% of high school students supported jihad to establish an Islamic state, while 16.8% of university students favored Islam as the state ideology over Pancasila.

How does BNPT (National Counter-Terrorism Agency) view the threat of radicalism among Indonesian youth?

BNPT's Director of Prevention, Irfan Idris, notes that radical groups like Al-Qaeda have long targeted young people for recruitment due to their high militancy, and he warns that while no major terrorist attacks occurred between 2022 and 2023, the threat of radical ideology continues to simmer beneath the surface.

What concerns are raised about the future of Indonesian youth and radicalism?

The script expresses concern that future generations of Indonesian youth may lose recognition of Pancasila, the national ideology, and adopt violence-driven religious ideologies, posing a threat to the country’s social cohesion.

What role does the internet play in the spread of radical ideologies, according to the script?

The internet is identified as a primary vehicle for the spread of radical ideologies, as it is a platform that the state cannot fully control, which exacerbates the challenge of countering extremism.

How does the script describe the state's approach to youth and radicalism?

The script suggests that the state has marginalized youth, failing to recognize their potential or offer solutions to counter radicalism, leaving a gap that allows radical ideologies to thrive.

What is the proposed solution to address youth radicalism in Indonesia?

The script advocates for the state to close the door to radical organizations, position youth as the backbone of the nation, and provide avenues for positive creative engagement to prevent further involvement in terrorism.