Counterterrorism and counterinsurgency in Somalia : assessing the campaign against Al Shabaab / / Seth G. Jones, Andrew M. Liepman, Nathan Chandler |
Autore | Jones Seth G. |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Santa Monica, [California] : , : RAND Corporation, , 2016 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (107 pages) : color illustrations, maps |
Disciplina | 967.73053 |
Soggetto topico |
Terrorism - Somalia - Prevention - 21st century - Evaluation
Counterinsurgency - Somalia - 21st century - Evaluation |
ISBN | 0-8330-9486-6 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Preface -- Box, Figures, and Tables -- Summary -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- ; Chapter 1. Introduction: Research Design -- Outline of the Report -- ; Chapter 2. The Evolution of al Shabaab: Phase One: Ideological and Historical Origins, 1960s-2005 -- Phase Two: Proto-Insurgency, 2005-2007 -- Phase Three: Rebirth and the Rise of the Islamists, 2007-2009 -- Phase Four: The Heyday of al Shabaab, 2009-2011 -- Phase Five: Retreat and Adaptation, 2011-2016 -- Conclusion -- ; Chapter 3. The Weakening of al Shabaab: Strategic Options -- The Decline of al Shabaab -- Conclusion -- ; Chapter 4. Recommendations -- APPENDIX: Data Collection Sources and Notes -- About the Authors -- References -- Index. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910156236803321 |
Jones Seth G. | ||
Santa Monica, [California] : , : RAND Corporation, , 2016 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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A persistent threat : the evolution of al Qa'ida and other Salafi Jihadists / / Seth G. Jones ; cover image, Oleg Zabielin |
Autore | Jones Seth G. |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Santa Monica, California : , : RAND, , 2014 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (109 p.) |
Disciplina | 320.550917671 |
Soggetto topico |
Islamic fundamentalism - Middle East
Jihad Qaida (Organization) |
ISBN |
0-8330-8718-5
0-8330-8720-7 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Preface; Contents; Figures and Tables; Summary; Acknowledgments; Chapter One: Introduction; Key Definitions; Research Design; Outline of the Report; Chapter Two: A Decentralized Movement; A Diffuse Structure; Differing Ideological Views and Objectives; Far Enemy Versus Near Enemy; Geographic Scope; Attacking Shi'a; Other Differences; Causes of Decentralization; A Growing Vulnerability; Chapter Three: Growing Capabilities; Number and Size of Groups; Capabilities and Levels of Violence; Core al Qa'ida and Affiliates; Other Salafi Jihadists
Varied Threat to the U.S. HomelandWhy the Expansion of Salafi-Jihadist Groups?; Chapter Four: Strategic Options; Strategy 1: Engagement; Strategy 2: Forward Partnering; Strategy 3: Offshore Balancing; A Strategic Framework; Appendix: List of Salafi-Jihadist Groups; About the Author; Endnotes; Index |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910220091603321 |
Jones Seth G. | ||
Santa Monica, California : , : RAND, , 2014 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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