A new hotbed for extremism? Jihadism and collective insecurity in the sahel
Document Type
Article
Source of Publication
Asian Journal of Peacebuilding
Publication Date
11-1-2020
Abstract
© 2020 The Institute for Peace and Unification Studies, Seoul National University. Several jihadist groups sought a safe haven in the Sahel region following the defeat of Daesh in Syria and Iraq, making it a hotbed of terrorist activities. These groups have relied on crime, amongst other strategies, to survive and expand. Such strategies serve as the groups’ lifeblood and help them forge alliances with local actors. The appeal of radical jihadist discourse capitalizes on human insecurities as manifested in political, environmental, and demographic challenges. This article considers not only the new threats to human security in the Sahel, but also the need for a multidimensional, inclusive, dialogue-based solution. Promoting development and social cohesion centered on human security could achieve better results in the region than resorting to external military intervention.
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ISSN
Publisher
Seoul National University - Institute for Peace and Unification Studies
Volume
8
Issue
2
First Page
203
Last Page
222
Disciplines
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Keywords
African Sahel, Fighting terrorism, Human security, Kalashnikov diplomacy, Militarization
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Recommended Citation
Hassan, Hamdy A., "A new hotbed for extremism? Jihadism and collective insecurity in the sahel" (2020). All Works. 181.
https://zuscholars.zu.ac.ae/works/181
Indexed in Scopus
yes
Open Access
no