Has the US Military in the Horn of Africa Been a Force that Embraces Strategic Knowledge and Perspective in Countering Violent Extremism and Assisting with Sustainable Development?

Abstract

The United States military has demonstrated difficulties in embracing strategic knowledge and perspective in its approaches to countering violent extremism and assisting with sustainable development in the Horn of Africa. This paper examines the efforts of US Africa Command (AFRICOM), the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), and civil affairs (CA) teams in their missions to address security concerns, generate good will, promote sustainable development, and strengthen the capabilities of regional militaries. Also discussed are the efforts of the US Department of State which has adopted an indirect, but assertive approach to working with regional governments and organizations against violent extremism, particularly in Somalia.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2013
Accession Number
ADA583596

Entities

People

  • Stephen F. Burgess

Organizations

  • United States Air Force Academy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Combatant Commanders
  • Department Of State
  • Environmental Protection
  • Military Operations
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Science
  • National Governments
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Security Personnel
  • Terrorism
  • Unified Combatant Commands
  • United States Africa Command
  • Urban Areas
  • Warfare

Readers

  • International Relations, focusing on Korea-Africa and North Korea-South Korea relations, and Nigeria-Latin American Relations.
  • Strategic Security Studies