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US COUNTERTERRORISM SAHEL AND HORN OF AFRICA CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/girr.2023(VI-III).02      10.31703/girr.2023(VI-III).02      Published : Sep 2023

US Counter-Terrorism Sahel and Horn of Africa: Challenges and Opportunities

Abstract

    This paper will centre on the US counter-terrorism endeavours within the Sahel and Horn of Africa, counting the parts of military, political, and advancement efforts in combating psychological warfare.It'll dissect the challenges and openings of executing such a methodology, counting the complex political and security situations, the role of  territorial accomplices, and the ought to address fundamental variables such as destitution, marginalization, and administration issues. It'll moreover survey the viability and maintainability of US counter-terrorism endeavours within the locale.

    US Counter Fear Based Oppression, Territorial Accomplice, Military, Territorial Security, Horns of Africa

    (1) Sahibzada Adil Munir
    Graduate, Department of International Relations, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
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