Rohan Gunaratna Bali Quotations

Bali is the worst terrorist attack since 9/11... and until Bali occurred there were many government denials that there was a significant terrorist network operating in Southeast Asia,

The Bali bomb was designed to cause maximum fatalities and casualties.

They chose Bali in order to embarrass and humiliate Indonesia. Especially in light of reports that said JI has been dismantled, they're now proving that JI is still capable.

They chose Bali in order to embarrass and humiliate Indonesia, ... Especially in light of reports that said JI has been dismantled, they're now proving that JI is still capable.

They chose Bali again to humiliate Indonesia, who claimed to have dismantled JI. This shows they are still in business and it will encourage more to join them.

The JI is the only group with the intention and capability to mount an attack on Bali on such a coordinated level. No other groups can carry out multiple attacks like that.