Islam in Tanzania and Kenya: Ally or Foe in the War on Terror?

Abstract

This paper explores the historical emergence of Islam in East Africa, details the political background of Tanzania and Kenya, the role of Islam in each country, and US foreign policy in the region. The recent US strategy of intelligence-sharing with Kenya, training and military support to both Kenya and Tanzania, and air strikes in Somalia are assessed. In addition to the current military emphasis, the US should incorporate more "soft" options, such as the promotion of democratic governance in these nascent democracies through political assistance in constitutional, judicial, and law-enforcement reform, as well as encouraging the inclusion of Muslims in the political system.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADA536072

Entities

People

  • Jodi Vittori
  • Kristin Bremer

Organizations

  • United States Air Force Academy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Africa
  • Air Force
  • Department Of Defense
  • East Africa
  • Ethnic Groups
  • Governments
  • Human Rights
  • Judiciary
  • Man Borne Improvised Explosive Devices
  • National Governments
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Political Systems
  • Societies
  • Terrorism
  • Terrorists
  • United States

Readers

  • International Relations, focusing on Korea-Africa and North Korea-South Korea relations, and Nigeria-Latin American Relations.
  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.