What question did this study set out to answer?

To examine the factors contributing to the rise of pan-Islamic terrorism in Africa and its global security implications.

April 1, 2017

The Rise of Pan‐Islamic Terrorism in Africa: A Global Security Challenge

Key Points

To examine the factors contributing to the rise of pan-Islamic terrorism in Africa and its global security implications.
Analyzed push and pull forces driving radical Islamic ideology in Africa.
Identified sociopolitical and economic conditions fostering terrorism.
Discussed the impact of terrorism on global security and state systems.
Identified push factors include political oppression, lack of human rights, and high unemployment.
Highlighted pull factors like ideology, humanitarian networks, and media propaganda.
Noted the existential threat to state systems and the emergence of terror-safe havens.

Abstract

Although the vast majority of Africans are peaceful moderates, radical Islamic ideology that fuels pan‐Islamic terrorism is on the rise in the continent because of factors that can be categorized under push and pull forces. The push forces are conditions that drive people to embrace the ideology of violent jihad. These involve: local backlash against Americanization/globalization; authoritarian/oppressive political systems; lack of basic human rights; youth bulge/high unemployment; corruption/lack of meritocracy, state collapse; and porous borders. The pull factors are the advantages terrorist/jihadi movements have that attract people to their cause. These include: radical Islamic ideology; humanitarian networks; media propaganda; provision of a “purpose and mission”; the lure of martyrdom and influences of Madrassas. I argue these factors create global security challenges: an existential threat to the Westphalian state system; the creation of terror‐safe havens; displacement and mass global migration; massive global civilian casualties; and a conflict resolution conundrum. Related Articles Antwi‐Boateng , Osman. 2015 . “.” Politics & Policy 43 (): 754 ‐ 784 . http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/polp.12129/abstract Collins , Stephen D. 2014 . “.” Politics & Policy 42 (): 131 ‐ 159 . http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/polp.12061/abstract Kim , Hae S. 2009 . “.” Politics & Policy 37 (): 395 ‐ 414 . http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1747-1346.2009.00177.x/abstract Related Media . “Terrorism on African Soil.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v = eXzyLh3vfU8 2013 . “Does the Rise of Terrorist Activity in North Africa Pose a Threat to the West?” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v = 0WAJ-IQOkCU 2015 . “Terrorism in Africa.” http://www.cnbcafrica.com/video/?bctid = 4629001472001

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Osman Antwi‐Boateng (Sat,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1a90988198c9a8aa45d669 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12195

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