Rethinking Rehabilitation: New Imaginations and Narratives

By Noor Huda Ismail

The release of former Jemaah Islamiyah leader Para Wijayanto in May 2025 has reignited debate over radicalisation, reintegration, and the shifting nature of violent extremism in Indonesia. His transformation underscores not only a generational rift between old and new jihadists but also the underexplored role of masculinity in the radicalisation process. A gendered approach offers vital insights into both the pull of extremist ideologies and the possibilities for sustainable disengagement.

RSIS Commentary

S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), NTU , 2025. 6p.