Insurgency, Terrorism, and Counterterrorism in Africa, edited by George Klay Kieh, Jr. and Kelechi A. Kalu, addresses the need for a systematic understanding and examination of insurgent movements and terrorist organizations, as well as state policies that instigate intrastate conflicts in African states. It examines and documents the tactics that are used by anti-government forces, states' counterterrorism responses, and the human security impacts of insecurity on citizens across various communities in Africa. The contributors' extensive research methods include case studies that explore activities of terrorist organizations like Al Shabaab, Al Qaeda, Boko Haram, and the Islamic State. It presents new and productive insights about counterterrorism strategies deployed by selected African states, the African Union, and the U.S. A historically rich and politically focused analysis of states as co-conspirators in terrorism-induced insecurity in Africa, this book challenges existing literature on terrorism that largely focuses on the actions of non-state entities. It provides practical insights to policymakers that desire to end insecurity and promote inclusive governance in Africa.
George Klay Kieh, Jr. is dean of the Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs and professor of political science at Texas Southern University, and professor of international relations at the African Methodist Episcopal University. Kelechi A. Kalu is professor of political science at the University of California, Riverside.
List of Figures and Tables Preface Acknowledgement PART I: BACKGROUND Chapter 1: Introduction: The African Landscape, Insurgency, and Terrorism George Klay Kieh, Jr. and Kelechi A. Kalu Chapter 2: Explaining Insurgency and Terrorism Kelechi A. Kalu PART II: CASE STUDIES Chapter 3: Al Shabab's Insurgency in Somalia Mohamed Ingiriis Chapter 4: Boko Haram's Insurgency in Nigeria Sylvester Akhaine-Odion Chapter 5: Al-Qaeda: Scoping and Countering Jihadist Nebula in West Africa Al Chukwuma Okoli Chapter 6: The Rise and Influence of ISIS in Sub-Saharan Africa Angela Ajodo-Adehanjoko PART III: COUNTER-TERRORISM Chapter 7: Assessing the Economic Community of West Africa (ECOWAS) Counter-terrorism Strategy Clayton Hazvinei Vhumbunu Chapter 8: The U.S. Counter-terrorism Regime in Africa George Klay Kieh, Jr. PART IV: LESSONS AND INSIGHTS Chapter 9: Toward Addressing the Scourge of Insurgency and Terrorism in Africa George Klay Kieh, Jr. and Kelechi A. Kalu Index About the Editors and Contributors
