The role of public diplomacy frank mwiti kirimi to establish that new media and soft power is a long term solution to radicalization in the horn of. Since 2002, the united states has stationed between 1,200 to. Somalias alqaedaaffiliated islamic group, alshabaab almujahedeen. The conflict in somalia has gained a position in the worlds top 10 countries for terrorist attacks, with alshabaab becoming africas most prominent terrorist group. The terrorist threat in africa council on foreign relations. Horn of africa region in particular, she has coauthored. Pdf terrorism is indeed a transnational security conundrum as evidenced by the death and destruction it causes. Terrorism in east africa occurs in a geopolitical context characterized by weak states and dominated by authoritarian governments. Us airstrikes in somalia have significantly increased as a result of looser restrictions on the use of lethal force. The horn of africa and the us war on terror with special focus on somalia. Although the rise of alshabaab and the recurrent terrorist attacks in somalia and kenya have dominated news headlines and international counterterrorist efforts, other countries in the region have been and continue to be affected by extreme forms of violence. Following the 911 attacks against the united states, the horn has come under increased scrutiny as a strategic focal point in the war against terrorism. Analyze modalities to apply those pathways to cases within the horn of africa context.
Examine theorized pathways for the end of terrorism and demise of terrorist groups. In may 2003, the kenyan government admitted that a key member of the al. This book offers authoritative insight into the struggle against terrorism in the horn. Will these become an alternative for boots on the ground. Violent extremism and instability in the greater horn of africa. The horn of africa has gained notoriety as a breeding ground for violent extremism. One of the most dangerous regions is the greater horn of africa along with yemen, its volatile neighbor. Terrorism in the horn of africa united states institute of peace. Shinn and others published terrorism in east africa and the horn. Terrorism in the horn of africa the web site cannot be found. Battling terrorism in the horn of africa edited by robert i. This study set out to assess the impacts of terrorism in the horn of africa using kenya as the case study.
However recent happenings have seen kenya experience an increase in terrorism incidents within her soil. This is the most devastating famine in the last sixty years. The war on terrorism in africa council on foreign relations. Some arise from failed or failing states that allow financial exploitation by terrorist groups or exploitation of internal conflicts to. Djibouti is more desirable and plausible as a transit point because it has a relatively homogeneous local population, with. The lost generation of somalia and alshabaab natasha louis academia. The horn of africa and yemen brookings institution.
For over a decade, the united states has considered the horn of africakenya, ethiopia. At the same time, the horn is the object of the most intense and the most militarized u. Terrorism in the horn of africa united states institute. Aalborg universitet the horn of africa and the us war on terror. Djibouti, somalia, eritrea, and sudana major source of terrorism. Terrorism, war and conflict, an analysis into the horn of. Battling terrorism in the horn of africa brookings. The meeting was organized by the institutes research and studies program as a halfday forum for leading specialists on terrorism, the horn of africa, and american foreign policy toward africa. Battling terrorism in the horn of africa edited by robert. Kenya is one of the countries within the horn of africa that has over the years has been considered as one of the most stable nations. For many experts closely following events in the horn of africa and the fight. Summary for over a decade, the united states has considered the horn of africa kenya, ethiopia, djibouti, somalia, eritrea, and sudana major source of terrorism. An overview find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Shifting us counterterrorism strategy plays out in the.