Kenya and the Global War on Terror:Neglecting History and Geopolitics in Approaches to Counterterrorism
Type
Publication
Authors
ISSN
1554-3897
Category
Publication Year
2013
Publisher
African Journal of Criminology and Justice Studies, United Kingdom
Volume
V7
Pages
11p
Subject
Kenya, terrorism, Law enforcement, Radicalism, East Africa
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Abstract
This article explores the relationship between Kenya and the Global War on Terror (GWOT) insofar as it relates to national politics, regional security, and the international community. The author first examines the historical context of
Kenya’s relationship with terrorism on a domestic level, then offers a profile for
past and future perpetrators, and lastly explains the reasons that Kenya is a common and attractive target to terrorists. Specifically analyzing criminological and root cause theories while taking into account inherent policy flaws, the author seeks to offer insight into the importance of Kenya’s antiterrorism strategy in maintaining global security.
Kenya’s relationship with terrorism on a domestic level, then offers a profile for
past and future perpetrators, and lastly explains the reasons that Kenya is a common and attractive target to terrorists. Specifically analyzing criminological and root cause theories while taking into account inherent policy flaws, the author seeks to offer insight into the importance of Kenya’s antiterrorism strategy in maintaining global security.
Description
11 p.; 28 cm
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1