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The Resource AFRICOM's dilemma : the "global war on terrorism," "capacity building," humanitarianism, and the future of U.S. security policy in Africa, Robert G. Berschinski, (electronic resource)

AFRICOM's dilemma : the "global war on terrorism," "capacity building," humanitarianism, and the future of U.S. security policy in Africa, Robert G. Berschinski, (electronic resource)

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Africa is a continent of growing economic, social, political, and geostrategic importance. The establishment of a new Combatant Command for Africa -- AFRICOM -- marks an important milestone in the evolution of relations between the United States and the governments of Africa. Through AFRICOM, the U.S. Department of Defense will consolidate the efforts of three existing command headquarters as it seeks a more stable environment for political and economic growth in Africa. In line with this goal, AFRICOM is pioneering a bold new method of military engagement focused on war prevention, interagency cooperation, and development rather than on traditional war fighting. The author contends that to achieve its goals vis-à-vis the African security landscape, AFRICOM must depart from the model of U.S. military operations on the continent since September 11, 2001. Using case studies from North and East Africa, the author argues that by amalgamating threats, overemphasizing "hard" counterterrorism initiatives, and intertwining military operations with humanitarianism, AFRICOM's predecessors have harmed U.S. strategic interests. In line with this conclusion, he offers policy recommendations to maximize AFRICOM's potential for future success
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eng
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Publication
Extent
vi, 71 p.
Note
  • Title from title screen (viewed on March 4, 2008)
  • "November 2007."
Contents
  • Introduction
  • Aggregation and disaggregation
  • Transnational Islamist terrorism and Africa
  • Case study: the Sahel, the GSPC, and OEF-TS
  • Case study: Somalia, al Qaeda, and CJTF-HOA
  • Conclusion
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http://purl.access.gpo.gov/GPO/LPS91112
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AFRICOM's dilemma : the "global war on terrorism," "capacity building," humanitarianism, and the future of U.S. security policy in Africa
Title
AFRICOM's dilemma
Title remainder
the "global war on terrorism," "capacity building," humanitarianism, and the future of U.S. security policy in Africa
Statement of responsibility
Robert G. Berschinski
Title variation
U.S. security policy in Africa
Creator
Contributor
Subject
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Language
eng
Summary
Africa is a continent of growing economic, social, political, and geostrategic importance. The establishment of a new Combatant Command for Africa -- AFRICOM -- marks an important milestone in the evolution of relations between the United States and the governments of Africa. Through AFRICOM, the U.S. Department of Defense will consolidate the efforts of three existing command headquarters as it seeks a more stable environment for political and economic growth in Africa. In line with this goal, AFRICOM is pioneering a bold new method of military engagement focused on war prevention, interagency cooperation, and development rather than on traditional war fighting. The author contends that to achieve its goals vis-à-vis the African security landscape, AFRICOM must depart from the model of U.S. military operations on the continent since September 11, 2001. Using case studies from North and East Africa, the author argues that by amalgamating threats, overemphasizing "hard" counterterrorism initiatives, and intertwining military operations with humanitarianism, AFRICOM's predecessors have harmed U.S. strategic interests. In line with this conclusion, he offers policy recommendations to maximize AFRICOM's potential for future success
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Berschinski, Robert G
Government publication
federal national government publication
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non fiction
Nature of contents
  • dictionaries
  • bibliography
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Army War College (U.S.)
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  • United States
  • United States.
  • Terrorism
  • Insurgency
  • Africa
  • United States
Label
AFRICOM's dilemma : the "global war on terrorism," "capacity building," humanitarianism, and the future of U.S. security policy in Africa, Robert G. Berschinski, (electronic resource)
Link
http://purl.access.gpo.gov/GPO/LPS91112
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Publication
Note
  • Title from title screen (viewed on March 4, 2008)
  • "November 2007."
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 52-71)
Carrier category
online resource
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  • cr
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
black and white
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Introduction -- Aggregation and disaggregation -- Transnational Islamist terrorism and Africa -- Case study: the Sahel, the GSPC, and OEF-TS -- Case study: Somalia, al Qaeda, and CJTF-HOA -- Conclusion
Dimensions
unknown
Extent
vi, 71 p.
Form of item
electronic
Media category
computer
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • c
Other physical details
digital, PDF file.
Specific material designation
remote
System details
Mode of access: internet from STRATEGIC STUDIES INSTITUTE web site. Address as of 3/04/2008: http://www.strategicstudiesinstitute.army.mil/pdffiles/PUB827.pdf ; current access available via PURL
Label
AFRICOM's dilemma : the "global war on terrorism," "capacity building," humanitarianism, and the future of U.S. security policy in Africa, Robert G. Berschinski, (electronic resource)
Link
http://purl.access.gpo.gov/GPO/LPS91112
Publication
Note
  • Title from title screen (viewed on March 4, 2008)
  • "November 2007."
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 52-71)
Carrier category
online resource
Carrier category code
  • cr
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
black and white
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Introduction -- Aggregation and disaggregation -- Transnational Islamist terrorism and Africa -- Case study: the Sahel, the GSPC, and OEF-TS -- Case study: Somalia, al Qaeda, and CJTF-HOA -- Conclusion
Dimensions
unknown
Extent
vi, 71 p.
Form of item
electronic
Media category
computer
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • c
Other physical details
digital, PDF file.
Specific material designation
remote
System details
Mode of access: internet from STRATEGIC STUDIES INSTITUTE web site. Address as of 3/04/2008: http://www.strategicstudiesinstitute.army.mil/pdffiles/PUB827.pdf ; current access available via PURL

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