Kenya and the global war on terror: neglecting history and geopolitics in approaches to counterterrorism

This article explores the relationship between Kenya and the Global War on Terror (GWOT) insofar as it relates to national politics, regional security, and the international community. The author first examines the historical context of Kenya’s relationship with terrorism on a domestic level, then o...

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Main Author: Aronson, Samuel L. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2013
In: African journal of criminology and justice studies
Year: 2013, Volume: 7, Issue: 1/2, Pages: [24]-34
Online Access: Volltext (Publisher)
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Keywords:
Terrorismus
Strafverfolgung
Radikalismus
Kenya
Terrorism
Law Enforcement
Radicalism
East Africa
Kenia
Ostafrika
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Summary:This article explores the relationship between Kenya and the Global War on Terror (GWOT) insofar as it relates to national politics, regional security, and the international community. The author first examines the historical context of Kenya’s relationship with terrorism on a domestic level, then offers a profile for past and future perpetrators, and lastly explains the reasons that Kenya is a common and attractive target to terrorists. Specifically analyzing criminological and root cause theories while taking into account inherent policy flaws, the author seeks to offer insight into the importance of Kenya’s anti-terrorism strategy in maintaining global security.
Item Description:Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 34
ISSN:1554-3897