Somalia: Line in the Sand--Identification of Mym Vulnerabilities

Carlisle, PA: U. S. Army War College, Strategic Studies Institute, 2010. Presumed first edition/first printing. Wraps. viii, 40 p. Illustrations. Endnotes. From an on-line posting: "Continuing instability in Somalia has increased concern that terrorists who seek to establish a foothold in Africa may use such insecure places as a safe haven and launching pad for future attacks. Several attempts have been made to establish lawful governments in Somalia; however, warlord and clan interests have managed to take center stage among the population. The Somali-based al-Shabaab (also known as the Mujahidin Youth Movement [MYM]) is a militant organization born out of both successive regional turmoil and international salafi-jihadi ideology, which continues to actively undermine the United Nations (UN)-supported African Union (AU) peacekeeping force, the fledgling Somali Transitional Federal Government (TFG), and all UN efforts to support Somalis in creating a stable state. Lieutenant Colonel Eloy E. Cuevas is a Strategic Intelligence officer in the U.S. Army. He is currently assigned to the Office of the Secretary of Defense." Condition: Very good. No dust jacket. Cover has slight wear and soiling.

Keywords: Somali Transitional Federal Government, Mujahidin Youth Movement, MYM, Salafi, Jihad, al-Shabaab, Terrorism, Strategic Communication, Counterterrorism

ISBN: 9781584874607

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Price: $45.00

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