| Description |
1 online resource (11 pages) : map (digital, PDF file) |
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Carnegie papers Middle East program ; no. 112 |
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Carnegie papers Middle East program ; no. 112
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Introduction -- Al-Qaeda's African experiences -- The focus on Mauritania -- Turf wars in Mali -- Niger much more than Nigeria -- Assessing the threat |
| Summary |
Osama bin Laden appears to have no grand plans for Africa. But the Algerian-run AQIM could help al-Qaeda central incorporate a new generation of recruits from the Sahel. This jihadi progression south of the Sahara is limited, but troublesome, especially given a recent offer by AQIM's leader to train Muslim militias in Nigeria. However, the ethno-racial divide within al-Qaeda has kept African recruits out of leadership roles. AQIM cannot prove its commitment to 'Africanized' jihad without Africanizing at least some of its leadership. Also, AQIM has partnered throughout the Sahel with criminals, not local salafi movements, limiting its appeal and preventing it from becoming a revolutionary challenger. This does not mean deterring AQIM will be easy: Mauritania, Mali, and Niger are among the world's poorest states and will require international support to defuse AQIM's momentum. Algeria is right to push for regional cooperation to address the threat, and discreet aid from the West is crucial to help the Sahel countries regain control of their territory from al-Qaeda forces and prevent the terror group from taking hold in Africa |
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June 2010 |
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Title from cover screen (viewed June 19, 2010) |
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Mode of access: World Wide Web |
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System requirements: Adobe Reader |
| Subject |
Qaida (Organization)
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| SUBJECT |
Qaida (Organization) fast (OCoLC)fst00763708 |
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Terrorism -- Africa -- Prevention
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Terrorism -- Prevention -- International cooperation
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National security -- Algeria
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Security, International.
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National security.
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Security, International.
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Terrorism -- Prevention.
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Terrorism -- Prevention -- International cooperation.
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Africa.
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Algeria.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
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