Militant Islam is a powerful force in the Horn of Africa, and
the U.S. war on terrorism has thrown the region and its politics
into the international spotlight. Since the 1990s, when a failed
U.S. military mission was called in to maintain order, Islamist
organizations, with heavy sponsorship from Saudi Arabia, have
multiplied and established much-needed health and education
services in the region. However, despite the good that they are
clearly providing, these organizations are labeled "terrorist" by
the U.S. Islamist extremists have been found to be responsible for
the deadly embassy bombings in Kenya and Tanzania and the attack on
an Israeli jet in Mombasa. Since September 11, 2001, global effort
has been concentrated on bringing these groups to their knees.
Focusing on how Islamist movements have been viewed post-9/11 and
how the U.S. agenda is being translated into local struggles in the
region, this book is an important step toward understanding the
complex dynamics that enfold the region.
Contributors are Roland Marchal, A. H. Abdel Salam, M. A.
Mohamed Salih, and Alex de Waal.
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