Countering Terrorism in East Africa. : The U.S. Response.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Counterinsurgency.

International relations.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (71 pages, digital, PDF file)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2010.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Explores U.S. measures to prevent, deter, and preempt terrorism in East Africa, focusing on response to threats posed by violent Islamist extremist groups such as Al Qaeda and Al Shabaad. Examines evolving threat posed by these groups in the region, and discusses evolution of policies guiding U.S. response. Describes regional and bilateral counterterrorism programs, including security assistance, efforts to rebuild regional capacity to counter terrorist financing and transit, and efforts to address root causes of extremism. Addresses select oversight issues for Congress. Includes tables.

Notes:

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Sept. 2012). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.

CRS Report.

Other Format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress.Congressional Research Service. Countering Terrorism in East Africa

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