Somalia

Assessing the Goals of U.S. Counterterrorism Efforts in Somalia

SWJED — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 04:27:04 +0000

Assessing the Goals of U.S. Counterterrorism Efforts in Somalia SWJED Thu, 09/05/2019 - 12:27am

As the Global War on Terror continues to expand, the U.S. believes it is important to maintain sound strategy and policy in order to bring about success and avoid costly foreign policy and militaristic commitments. This is especially true in Somalia, where the U.S. is engaged in a small war which currently has a light footprint approach, but risks of increased involvement are possible.

Al-Shabaab: Information Operations Strategy Overview

SWJED — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 12:45:32 +0000

Al-Shabaab: Information Operations Strategy Overview SWJED Thu, 08/29/2019 - 8:45am

The Federal Government of Somalia and the Somali National Army have maintained great momentum in their military operations this year. They have conducted operations in areas that have historically been long held by Al-Shabaab, liberating villages throughout the Lower Shabelle Region, thus freeing civilians from oppression in the areas surrounding Mogadishu. Even with those large governmental gains, Al-Shabaab continues to be a formidable foe within the information environment with a well-developed Information Operations strategy.

A Proposal for Security-Sector Program Development in Somalia: Weaponizing Moral Authority

SWJED — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 16:23:30 +0000

A Proposal for Security-Sector Program Development in Somalia: Weaponizing Moral Authority SWJED Fri, 03/02/2018 - 11:23am

Since the end of the Barre era, no Somali leader or group of leaders has managed to de-clan the Somali National Army, which is why it remains dysfunctional today.

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Qatar in the Horn of Africa: Friend or Foe?

SWJED — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 00:48:55 +0000

Qatar in the Horn of Africa: Friend or Foe? SWJED Wed, 08/02/2017 - 8:48pm

With increasing scrutiny on Qatar to ease their foreign policy initiatives, more allegations are digging into Qatar’s already controversial track record.