The Role of Communities in Counterterrorism: A Study of Lembaga Persahabatan Ormas Islam (LPOI) in Indonesia

Fauzia Gustarina Cempaka Timur, Muhammad Suryadi

2018

Abstract

Terrorism, even though is still debated, is mutually agreed upon for the destruction and devastation that it deliver. It has become a long overdue homework for states worldwide as it causes terror and fear amongst their people. Counterterrorism efforts have been conducted through deployment of armed forces and other relevant government bodies. However, states should consider alternatives, such as engaging communities in combating terrorism. In order to effectively eradicate terrorism, the people must also actively take part. In particular, Indonesia has been combating terrorism for decades. The government of Indonesia has been encouraging and engaging societies and communities in joining the counterterrorism efforts. Amongst them is the Lembaga Persahabatan Organisasi Islam (LPOI). LPOI itself is an Islamic community-based agency that seeks to promote a moderate and tolerant Islam. This study aims to analyze the role of LPOI as a community in counterterrorism efforts in Indonesia. The research is a qualitative methodology with a qualitative approach. The results show that LPOI has played a strategic role in Indonesia’s counterterrorism efforts. Not only LPOI have the initiative to do it, they also have the willingness to cooperate and share common goals with the state. Nonetheless, LPOI is widely praised for the role they played in Indonesia’s counterterrorism efforts. They are excellent examples on how communities can contribute in combating terrorism.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Timur F. and Suryadi M. (2018). The Role of Communities in Counterterrorism: A Study of Lembaga Persahabatan Ormas Islam (LPOI) in Indonesia. In Proceedings of Airlangga Conference on International Relations - Volume 1: ACIR, ISBN 978-989-758-493-0, pages 167-175. DOI: 10.5220/0010274700002309

in Bibtex Style

@conference{acir18,
author={Fauzia Gustarina Cempaka Timur and Muhammad Suryadi},
title={The Role of Communities in Counterterrorism: A Study of Lembaga Persahabatan Ormas Islam (LPOI) in Indonesia},
booktitle={Proceedings of Airlangga Conference on International Relations - Volume 1: ACIR,},
year={2018},
pages={167-175},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0010274700002309},
isbn={978-989-758-493-0},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of Airlangga Conference on International Relations - Volume 1: ACIR,
TI - The Role of Communities in Counterterrorism: A Study of Lembaga Persahabatan Ormas Islam (LPOI) in Indonesia
SN - 978-989-758-493-0
AU - Timur F.
AU - Suryadi M.
PY - 2018
SP - 167
EP - 175
DO - 10.5220/0010274700002309