How Do the Instruments of Power Define the Terrorist Organization Al-Shabaab

Abstract

The terrorist group affectionately known as Al-Shabaab, remains a threat to security and legitimate governance in the African country of Somalia. As a result of a security and governance vacuum, the group has managed to capitalize on cultural norms, and sometimes transcending clan politics to establish an enduring and growing presence where other organizations have fallen short. Understanding the cultural structures in Somalia is key to addressing the concerns of the people, and thereby undermining the ability of Al-Shabaab to survive.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 06, 2017
Accession Number
AD1042040

Entities

People

  • Keith D. Wilson

Organizations

  • Air War College

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Air Force
  • Counterterrorism
  • Department Of State
  • Failed States
  • Foreign Relations
  • Governments
  • Man Borne Improvised Explosive Devices
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Social Media
  • Terrorism
  • Terrorists
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.