Is the Islamic State Gaining Ground in Southeast Asia?

As ISIS metastasizes following the loss of its territory in Iraq and Syria, it could seek to establish a greater foothold in Southeast Asia. For this week’s interview on Trend Lines, WPR’s Elliot Waldman is joined by Zachary Abuza for a conversation on the Islamic State’s encroachment into this diverse region.

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 Trend Lines is produced and edited by Peter Dörrie, a freelance journalist and analyst focusing on security and resource politics in Africa. You can follow him on Twitter at @peterdoerrie.

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