Learning From U.S. Counterterrorism Experience In The Sahel: A Springboard For The Sahel G5 Organization

Abstract

The thesis aims to assess the United States antiterrorism strategy in the Sahel to help the Sahel G5 (SG5) organization succeed in its goal of eradicating terrorism. Analyzing the successes and failures of the strategy, including its governance, security, economic development, and educational aspects, confirms the necessity of a comprehensive approach to effectively face the terrorism threat in that region. This thesis addresses critical issues in the framework of the international community to enhance the SG5s chances of success. Even though funding issues are a major concern, strategic cooperation with regional power Algeria will greatly enhance the SG5s chances of success. Furthermore, this thesis recommends working toward improving professional security apparatuses and increasing economic development, education, and literacy rates, factors that could bolster resistance to terrorist group's recruitment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2018
Accession Number
AD1065353

Entities

People

  • Elisee J. Dao

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Afghanistan Conflict
  • Antiterrorism
  • Economic Development
  • Employment
  • Foreign Relations
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Military Science
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Societies
  • Students
  • Terrorism
  • Terrorists
  • United States Africa Command
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.
  • Military and Counterinsurgency Studies.