You have mail mate.

I’ll bet it stirred some controversy. Particularly from Samoan’s, who are extremely protective of thier countries reputation.

I’ll have aread of your post as well.

I would be more than happy to have you post my article on Samoa. Where would you like me to email it too?

Eric

I wrote a short post last year, “Is Samoa Next?” which caused some controversy. The comments were interesting to see the reasoning of defenders of Samoa’s unique and illiberal system. I’m very interested to see your article on Samoa, could I put it up as a guest post?

Cheers,
Phil

I have not come accross any indications that groups such as Bersatu give prior warnings before an attack.

In 2006 there was a string of about 12 coordinated attacks carried out by Bersatu tageting ATM machines, again no warnings were issue before the bombs were detonated.

So I guess in answer to your question, the insurgent groups that are active (most active like Bersatu) in Thailand have not issued warnings in the past.

Also keep in mind there has been an escalation in the vilence of attacks. Buhdist’s have in recent months been hacked to death, decapitated etc. by the Muslim extremists.

So with this escalation it is unlikely they would issue warnings, rather they would want to kill as many as possible.

I will try and frequent your site, seems like a good forum.

I have an article I recently wrote on Samoa’s national security, not just from terrorism but from pandemics etc.

If you like I can post it for people to read?

Eric

I hope you keep reading the site and perhaps comment on other situations (maybe East Timor?). And I’ll keep an eye out for future articles of yours.

It will be interesting to see what the future holds for the south of Thailand.

Just recently (past couple of days)there has been an increase in violent attacks and a security crackdown by the Thai government.

With regards to the New Years Eve attacks in Thailand. At first glance one would think it was the insurgents however one thing more than likely excludes them. That is, warnings preceeded the bombings, this is not an MO of terrorists or insurgents.

Thier aim is to kill as many as possible in order to create fear.

Not sure – I think that CRA’s experience at Panguna probably taught everyone a valuable lesson, along with the problems that mining companies have faced on Guadalcanal, Lihir and at Ok Tedi. And the Chinese would have to think about the Australian reaction.