Insurgency, Terrorism, and Counterterrorism in Africa
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Insurgency, Terrorism, and Counterterrorism in Africa

  1. 255 pages
  2. English
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  4. Available on iOS & Android
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Insurgency, Terrorism, and Counterterrorism in Africa

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Insurgency, Terrorism, and Counterterrorism in Africa, edited by George Klay Kieh, Jr. and Kelechi A. Kalu, addresses the need for a systematic understanding and examination of insurgent movements and terrorist organizations, as well as state policies that instigate intrastate conflicts in African states. It examines and documents the tactics that are used by anti-government forces, states' counterterrorism responses, and the human security impacts of insecurity on citizens across various communities in Africa. The contributors' extensive research methods include case studies that explore activities of terrorist organizations like Al Shabaab, Al Qaeda, Boko Haram, and the Islamic State. It presents new and productive insights about counterterrorism strategies deployed by selected African states, the African Union, and the U.S. A historically rich and politically focused analysis of states as co-conspirators in terrorism-induced insecurity in Africa, this book challenges existing literature on terrorism that largely focuses on the actions of non-state entities. It provides practical insights to policymakers that desire to end insecurity and promote inclusive governance in Africa.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Contents
  3. List of Figures and Tables
  4. Acknowledgments
  5. Preface
  6. BACKGROUND
  7. Introduction
  8. Explaining Insurgency and Terrorism
  9. CASE STUDIES
  10. Al Shabab’s Insurgency in Somalia
  11. Boko Haram Insurgency in Nigeria
  12. Al-Qaeda
  13. The Rise and Influence of ISIS in Sub-Saharan Africa
  14. COUNTERTERRORISM
  15. Assessing the Economic Community of West Africa (ECOWAS) Counterterrorism Strategy
  16. The US Counterterrorism Regime in Africa
  17. LESSONS AND INSIGHT
  18. Toward Addressing the Scourge of Insurgency and Terrorism in Africa
  19. Index
  20. About the Editors and Contributors