Operation Nigerian Angel: Fighting Aids To Fight Terrorism

Abstract

Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) continues to ravage the African continent, threatening already fragile states by creating chaos and disorder. Some states risk losing more than a third of their populations while having to provide for millions of orphans left behind. The resulting instability creates opportunities for terrorist recruitment and refuge. The US has significant national interest in Nigeria for its vast natural resources and its position as a regional anchor in West Africa. In the coming years, as the pandemic overwhelms countries' abilities to function effectively, the US may likely be called upon to respond to the crisis. OPERATION NIGERIAN ANGEL provides a model for a multinational force to address key issues and provides the COCOM a means to restore regional stability and order.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 29, 2003
Accession Number
ADA420439

Entities

People

  • Julie A. Kendall

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
  • Africa
  • Department Of State
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Failed States
  • Health Services
  • Hiv Infections
  • Human Behavior
  • Interagency Coordination
  • International Organizations
  • Medical Personnel
  • National Security
  • Natural Resources
  • Terrorism
  • Terrorists
  • United States
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Educational Psychology
  • Infectious Disease/Epidemiology
  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.