Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism in Africa [electronic resource] : Fighting Insurgency from Al Shabaab, Ansar Dine and Boko Haram /
Solomon, H.author.
Traditional counter-terrorism approaches, with their emphasis on the military, are failing. This is seen in the fact that there is an average of three terrorist attacks per day in Africa. This study calls for more holistic solutions, with an emphasis on development and better governance to curb the scourge of terrorism.
Includes index.
Traditional counter-terrorism approaches, with their emphasis on the military, are failing. This is seen in the fact that there is an average of three terrorist attacks per day in Africa. This study calls for more holistic solutions, with an emphasis on development and better governance to curb the scourge of terrorism.
Understanding the terrorist threat in Africa and the limitations of the current counter-terrorist paradigm -- Islam in Africa -- Al Shabaab in Somalia : between clan and faith -- Ansar Dine in Mali : between Tuareg nationalism and Islamism -- Nigeria's Boko Haram : contesting ethnic, religious and regional identities -- Responding to terror : an assessment of US counter-terrorism strategies in Africa.
Terrorism.
Political violence.
Africa-Politics and government.
Peace.
Politics and war.
International relations.
Terrorism and Political Violence.
African Politics.
Conflict Studies.
Military and Defence Studies.
International Relations.
Peace Studies.