Kenya as a Target for Al-Shabaab: A Theory for Understanding Cross-Border Terrorism

Evangeline Mathis explores why Kenya faces disproportionate attacks from Al-Shabaab compared to neighboring states. The paper theorizes that Kenya’s international visibility and free media make it an attractive target for the Somali-based terrorist group​

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SMU Scholar (Southern Methodist University)
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2024-11-19
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Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political Violence
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Kenya as a Target for Al-Shabaab: A Theory for Understanding Cross-Border Terrorism

SMU Scholar (Southern Methodist University)
Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political Violence
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Kenya as a Target for Al-Shabaab: A Theory for Understanding Cross-Border Terrorism

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Abstract

Evangeline Mathis explores why Kenya faces disproportionate attacks from Al-Shabaab compared to neighboring states. The paper theorizes that Kenya’s international visibility and free media make it an attractive target for the Somali-based terrorist group​

SMU Scholar (Southern Methodist University)
Peace, Justice and strong institutions
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Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political Violence
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