Terrorism, ethnicity and Islamic extremism in Sahel
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Terrorism, ethnicity and Islamic extremism in Sahel
Maria Sousa Galito
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PhD in Political Science and International Relations by Universidade Católica Portuguesa. Lecturer and Researcher at Faculdade de Ciência Política, Portuguese-speaking countries and International Relations at Universidade Lusófona.
Abstract
Terrorism is a threat in the Sahel region, where peoples and rulers seem to be losing control of the situation. Yet, the true origins of the instability are questionable. Ethnical conflicts and the religious differences, especially those related with the spreading of Islamic extremism among the local population, are two of the main reasons. This research paper analyzes different theories so as to attain some answers to these issues.
Keywords
Terrorism; Sahel; Touareg; AQIM; Boko Haram
How to cite this article
Galito, Maria Sousa (2012). "Terrorism, ethnicity and Islamic extremism in Sahel". JANUS.NET e-journal of International Relations, Vol. 3, n.º 2, fall 2012. Retrieved [online] on, observare.ual.pt/janus.net/en_vol3_n2_art8
Article received in 1st August 2012; accepted for publication in 5th November 2012