Beyond Borders: Confronting Regional Security Challenges and Evolving Counter-Terrorism Efforts in the Sahel, East Africa, and Mozambique
The dawn of the 21st century has seen the rise of complex, interconnected security challenges, with extremist groups posing a persistent and evolving threat across various vulnerable regions. From the vast, arid expanses of the Sahel to the strategic maritime routes of East Africa and the resource-rich northern territories of Mozambique, the fight against these non-state actors is a defining struggle of our time. These conflicts are not merely isolated skirmishes; they are deeply entwined with pre-existing socio-economic grievances, governance deficits, climate change impacts, and historical marginalization, creating volatile environments ripe for exploitation by groups propagating violent ideologies. This article…
