Political Science International(PSI)

Old Dominion University, United States

Publications

• Research Article   
  How Has the US Withdrawal From the Sahel Affected the Operational Effectiveness of Counterterrorism Activities in the Region
  Author(s): Christopher Korkor*
  
  The recent shift in U.S. foreign policy, including its withdrawal from the Sahel at the request of military leaders, raises signifi- cant questions about the effectiveness of counterterrorism operations in this volatile region. This paper examines the impact of the U.S.'s reduced military presence on the effectiveness of counterterrorism operations conducted by local and regional secu- rity forces. The Sahel region, as defined in this paper, includes countries such as Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, and Niger. This area faces complex security challenges from violent extremist organizations exploiting political instability, poverty, economic decline, weak governance, and porous borders to establish sanctuaries in ungoverned spaces. U.S. involvement in the region since 9/11 has bolstered local and regional counterterrorism efforts by providing essential support in intelligence.. Read More»
  

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