Insurgency, Terrorism, and Counterterrorism in Africa

Herausgeber: Kieh Jr., George Klay; Kalu, Kelechi A.

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Produktbeschreibung

This book provides an examination of insurgent movements and terrorist organizations, as well as state policies that instigate intrastate conflicts in African states. It examines the tactics used by anti-government forces, states' counterterrorism responses, and the human security impacts of insecurity on citizens in Africa.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Lexington Books
• Seitenzahl: 256
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Februar 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 571g
• ISBN-13: 9781793649362
• ISBN-10: 1793649367
• Artikelnr.: 66352505

Autorenporträt

Edited by George Klay Kieh Jr. and Kelechi A. Kalu - Contributions by Angela Ajodo-Adebanjoko; Sylvester Akhaine-Odion; Al Chukwuma Okoli; Clayton Hazvinei Vhumbunu; Mohammed Ingiriis; Kelechi A. Kalu and George Klay Kieh Jr.

Inhaltsangabe

List of Figures and Tables
Preface
Acknowledgement
PART I: BACKGROUND
Chapter 1: Introduction: The African Landscape, Insurgency, and Terrorism
George Klay Kieh, Jr. and Kelechi A. Kalu
Chapter 2: Explaining Insurgency and Terrorism
Kelechi A. Kalu
PART II: CASE STUDIES
Chapter 3: Al Shabab's Insurgency in Somalia
Mohamed Ingiriis
Chapter 4: Boko Haram's Insurgency in Nigeria
Sylvester Akhaine-Odion
Chapter 5: Al-Qaeda: Scoping and Countering Jihadist Nebula in West Africa
Al Chukwuma Okoli
Chapter 6: The Rise and Influence of ISIS in Sub-Saharan Africa
Angela Ajodo-Adehanjoko
PART III: COUNTER-TERRORISM
Chapter 7: Assessing the Economic Community of West Africa (ECOWAS)
Counter-terrorism Strategy
Clayton Hazvinei Vhumbunu
Chapter 8: The U.S. Counter-terrorism Regime in Africa
George Klay Kieh, Jr.
PART IV: LESSONS AND INSIGHTS
Chapter 9: Toward Addressing the Scourge of Insurgency and Terrorism in
Africa
George Klay Kieh, Jr. and Kelechi A. Kalu
Index
About the Editors and Contributors