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Parahyangan International Conference in Countering Terrorism International Relations Department Faculty of Social and Political Science Parahyangan Catholic University Ciumbuleuit no. 94, Bandung 41041, West Java, Indonesia PARAHYANGAN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE IN COUNTERING TERRORISM: “Embracing Multi-actors Perspective for the Cooperative Measures of Countering-Terrorism in Southeast Asia” May 9, 2013 Background Terrorism is not something new in the world, but since the 11 September 2001 incident which the main icon of United States of America-the World Trade Center and the Pentagon were targeted as terrorists act, this issue has become a major focus of international society. United States of America under George W. Bush’ regime did not remain silent. Bush has declared global war on terrorism as United States of America’s foreign policy. This foreign policy has affected to another states in the world, mainly Southeast Asia states in order to counter terrorism. After the incident of 9/11, appeared one name who was suspected to be the masterminds behind the terrorist attack, Osama bin Laden, who was also known as the head of extremist group namely Al- Qaeda which has an international network. As the evidence of global war on terrorism policy, in 2011, under Barrack Obama presidency, the United States has succeeded in killing Osama bin Laden. However, the death of Osama bin Laden does not mean breaking the chain of international terrorist network that are scattered throughout the region, including in Southeast Asia. But, there is a new indication that extremist group such Al-Qaeda will be more aggressive and radical. Focusing on the region in Southeast Asia, it is undeniable that the issue of terrorism becomes a major challenge for security and stability among Southeast Asia’s states. Judging from the various attacks and acts of terrorism in the Southeast Asia, it indicates that this region has been part of international terrorist networks. Beside that, there is an allegation that some radical organizations in the region such as Jemaah Islamiyah (JI), the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, Abbu Sayyaf Group and Kumpulan Mujahidin Malaysia. have link with the terrorist group, Al-Qaeda, regarding the recruitment of new members, training, and funding. Terrorist groups have been reported to be active in at least four countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines that made Southeast Asia as second front in countering terrorism. Terrorism also requires ASEAN as regional organization in Southeast Asia to take real action and leading the states in Southeast Asia to counter terrorism that can threaten the stability of the region. Furthermore, it could also threaten the realization of the ASEAN Community 2015 in terms of its Political-Security pillar. In countering terrorism in Southeast Asia which has an international terrorist network, it requires a collective effort from state actors, non-state actors, and the regional organization itself such as ASEAN. Through this international conference and seminar, hopefully, we can actively discuss and convey the various perspectives of multi-actor for cooperative measures in countering terrorism in Southeast Asia. Aims and Purposes Based on the phenomenon that has been explained above, we, KSMPMI- Kelompok Studi Mahasiswa Pengkaji Masalah International (Students Group for International Affairs)- from Parahyangan International Conference in Countering Terrorism International Relations Department Faculty of Social and Political Science Parahyangan Catholic University Ciumbuleuit no. 94, Bandung 41041, West Java, Indonesia International Relations Department, Parahyangan Catholic University Bandung, assess the presence of an urgency to hold international conference that aims to: Provide forum of discussion that can increase the insight of participants regarding the efforts in countering terrorism seen from multi-actor perspectives; state, non-state, and ASEAN as a regional organization in Southeast Asia by providing expert speakers as representative of the three actors. Identify the factors of root causes of terrorist act Identify the effectiveness of measures that should have been taken to counter terrorism.. Themes The big theme of the conference is “Embracing Multi-actors Perspective for the Cooperative Measures of Countering-Terrorism in Southeast Asia.” The conference in second session will be divided into several major themes, as listed below. However the following themes are not to be construed as a limitation. The suggested themes are: Death penalty controversy in prosecuting the terrorists Criminal Prosecution versus protection of the terrorist’s civil rights The effectiveness of criminal prosecution for the terrorist How democracy affects the criminalization of the perpetrators Combating terrorism versus states’ regimes The implementation of effective disengagement and de-radicalization measures Addressing the psychological aspect of terrorist actions Media’s roles in exposing terrorist actions Jihadist Tourism and Islamic Terrorism Behind the terrorists activity and the emergence of extremist organizations in Southeast Asia Countering terrorism in Southeast Asia as a challenge for the ASEAN political-security community 2015 The role of ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime in facilitating cooperative measures to combat terrorism in Southeast Asia The role of ASEAN dialogue partners in addressing terrorism issues in Southeast Asia, through ARF Countering terrorism in Southeast Asia through the lens of ASEAN way The effect of the non-interference principle towards the extradition agreement among Southeast Asia countries Date and Venue Date : Thursday, May 9, 2013 Time : 8.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. Place : Aston Tropicana Hotel* Cihampelas Street no. 125-129, Bandung West Java, Indonesia. Notes * : to be confirmed Parahyangan International Conference in Countering Terrorism International Relations Department Faculty of Social and Political Science Parahyangan Catholic University Ciumbuleuit no. 94, Bandung 41041, West Java, Indonesia Call for Papers Participant Scope The conference calls the participation of all academics, students, practitioners, and public to present the paper based on the theme mentioned above. Please note that there is a quota for the number of selected papers. Quota is given because the event will be implemented in one day only – nevertheless there will be several panels which can expand the number of quota. The assessment of the paper will be done by several credible reviewers (lecturers and researchers). The elimination of the paper which is based on the amount of quota will be done by referring to the scores given by the reviewers. The list of the reviewers will be posted soon in the website. Abstract Guidelines In the selection phase, the participant of call for papers should send an abstract. The abstract should be approximately 150-200 words, font size 12, Times New Roman, Single-space, and Italicized. The selected abstracts may continue to the next phase, which is writing the full paper. Registration For those who want to be presenters, you have to submit abstract and bio note (the description of yourself in one page) in the same e-mail to [email protected], with subject “Presenter – abstract and bio note”. The due date of the abstract and bio note submission is no later than February 1, 2013. For further details of registration, please kindly visit our website, www.pic- counteringterrorism.com (the website is still under maintenance and can be accessed by December 14, 2012). Important Dates No Agenda Deadline 1 Due date of abstract and bio note (Should be sent in February 1, 2013 the same e-mail) 2 Announcement of the accepted presenters to be confirmed 3 Due date of full paper and registration form March 23, 2013 4 Due date of payment receipt submission March 23, 2013 5 Due date of slide presentation May 1, 2013 6 The Conference and Seminar May 9, 2013 Output Proceeding with ISBN (soft copy in a CD) Parahyangan International Conference in Countering Terrorism International Relations Department Faculty of Social and Political Science Parahyangan Catholic University Ciumbuleuit no. 94, Bandung 41041, West Java, Indonesia The full paper will also be published in Parahyangan Centre for International Studies (PACIS) Journal – which will be distributed to all International Relations Department in Indonesia, several libraries in Indonesia, and several institutions. Notes: The accepted presenters have to choose whether they wish their papers to be published in proceeding only or in both of them (proceeding and journal). For those who wish to publish their papers in journal, please note that PACIS has a right to select which accepted-papers to be included in journal. The confirmation of your choice will be done in registration form when you are accepted. Fee For international presenter : US$ 50 For Indonesian presenter : Rp 400.000,00 Notes: Fee does not include accommodation and transportation (for further information regarding to accommodation and transportation, please kindly visit our website). Registration fee includes seminar kit, one lunch, 2 coffee breaks, and proceeding with ISBN (soft copy in a CD), and/or Parahyangan Centre for International Studies Journal. For further details of payment method, please kindly visit our website, www.pic- counteringterrorism.com (the website is still under maintenance and can be accessed by December 14, 2012). Contacts: For any questions and further information, please contact us by sending an e-mail to [email protected], Or please visit our website at www.pic-counteringterrorism.com (the website is still under maintenance and can be accessed by December 14, 2012), Or call our contact person, Yudha (+628-2121-7877-11) or Stevi (+628-78-6060-3222). Secretariat: Ciumbuleuit no. 94, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia 40141 .