The Rising Threat of Islamist Terrorism in Latin America and the Caribbean: Implications for United States Interests and Domestic Security

Abstract

This master thesis addresses the rising threat of Islamist terrorism in Latin America and the Caribbean, drawing attention to the associated security and economic impacts to United States interests in the region and domestically. It is organized in four sections: a section that discusses the historical context of terrorism issues in Latin America and the Caribbean; the Islamist terrorism problem in the region; the impact on United States security and economy; and concludes with the articulation of solutions and recommendations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 28, 2017
Accession Number
AD1176583

Entities

People

  • Eduardo J Pinales

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Department Of State
  • Failed States
  • Foreign Relations
  • Governments
  • Hispanics
  • Homeland Security
  • Information Exchange
  • International Security
  • Latin America
  • Middle East
  • National Security
  • Terrorism
  • Terrorists
  • United States
  • United States Northern Command
  • United States Southern Command
  • Warfare

Readers

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