This work tries to analyse how Ethiopia has combated against the threat posed by terrorism both domestically and regionally in the Horn of African region. It describes the contribution of the various socio-economic and political developments in relation to counter-terrorism efforts of the country. It assesses the various counter-terrorism measures employed by Ethiopia at national, regional, and international levels. The author also provides an analysis of opportunities, challenges, and limitations relevant to the implementation of counter-terrorism measures in Ethiopia.
Terrorism is a real and urgent threat to the Ethiopian interests. Terrorism and political violence are not new challenges in Ethiopia. They have long been used by groups espousing a wide variety of causes, including national self-determination or separatism, and violent religious extremism. In the last two decades, counterterrorism has come to the fore of Ethiopia’s National Security issues. It has employed effective counterterrorism measures and is doing uncompromising efforts to thwart this challenging threat. However, although progress has been made in countering terrorist attacks and in understanding its underlying causes, terrorism still remains one of the most serious challenges facing Ethiopia.
Table of Contents
- CHAPTER ONE
- INTRODUCTION
- Background of the Study
- Statement of the Research Problem
- Objectives of the Study
- General Objective
- Specific Objectives
- Research Questions
- Significance of the Study
- Scope of the Study
- Limitations of the Study
- Organization of the Research
- CHAPTER TWO
- REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
- Conceptualizing Terrorism
- Defining Terrorism
- Common Elements of Terrorism
- What is Terrorism?
- Types of Terrorism
- Domestic vs. International Terrorism
- Old Terrorism Vs. New Terrorism
- The Causes of Terrorism
- The Threat Posed by Terrorism
- Counter-Terrorism
- Approaches to Counter-Terrorism
- CHAPTER THREE
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
- Research Design
- Data Sources
- Methods of Data Collection
- Interview
- Document Analysis
- Sampling Procedure
- Methods of Data Analysis and Interpretation
- Ethical Considerations
- CHAPTER FOUR
- TERRORISM IN THE HORN OF AFRICA
- Introduction
- Factors for the Prevalence of Terrorism in the Horn of Africa
- Violent Conflicts
- Porous Borders
- Proximity to the Middle East
- Weak Security Infrastructure
- Proxy War
- Socio-Economic Factors
- Corruption
- Violent Extremism
- The Situation in Somalia
- The Characteristics of the Terrorist Threat in the Horn of Africa
- Terrorist Acts Perpetrated by Groups outside the Region
- Terrorist Acts Committed by Groups within the Region
- Terrorist Acts Instigated by Groups within a Particular State
- CHAPTER FIVE
- TERRORISM IN ETHIOPIA
- Introduction
- Ethiopia and the Terrorist Threat
- Causes of Terrorism in Ethiopia
- Political Factors
- Religious Fundamentalism: Islamist Extremism
- The Regional Geo-Political Factors
- Socio-Economic Factors
- Terrorist Groups in Ethiopia
- Oromo Liberation Front (OLF)
- Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF)
- Al-Itihaad Al-Islamiya (AIAI)
- Harakat Al-Shabaab Al-Mujahideen (Al-Shabaab)
- Al-Qaeda Al-Sulbah (Al-Qaeda)
- Ginbot 7 Movement for Justice, Freedom and Democracy (Ginbot7)
- Other Insurgent Groups
- Groups Related with Violent Extremist Movements
- Terrorist Attacks in Ethiopia
- CHAPTER SIX
- COUNTER-TERRORISM IN ETHIOPIA
- Counter-Terrorism Frameworks in Ethiopia
- Constitutional Framework
- Administrative Framework: Federal State Structure
- Policy and Strategic Framework
- Counter-Terrorism Measures in Ethiopia
- Measures to Address the Causes of Terrorism
- Measures to Prevent and Combat Terrorism
- Capacity Building to Prevent and Combat Terrorism
- The Nature of Ethiopia's Counter-Terrorism Approach
- Characteristics of Ethiopia's Counter-terrorism Approach
- Legacies of Ethiopia's Counter-Terrorism Role
- Limitations of Ethiopia's Counter-Terrorism Activities
- Challenges for Ethiopia to Succeed in Counter-Terrorism Activities
Objectives and Key Themes
This research aims to explore Ethiopia's comprehensive approach to counter-terrorism in the Horn of Africa, analyzing its challenges and opportunities. The study examines the root causes of terrorism in the region, focusing on Ethiopia's specific context and its counter-terrorism strategies.
- Counter-terrorism strategies in the Horn of Africa
- The impact of terrorism on Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa
- Ethiopia's counter-terrorism approach and its effectiveness
- Challenges and opportunities for Ethiopia in combating terrorism
- The role of regional cooperation in counter-terrorism efforts
Chapter Summaries
Chapter One introduces the research, outlining its background, problem statement, objectives, research questions, significance, scope, limitations, and organization. Chapter Two presents a comprehensive review of related literature, exploring the concept and types of terrorism, its causes, threats, and counter-terrorism approaches.
Chapter Three delves into the research methodology, including the research design, data sources, methods of data collection, sampling procedure, data analysis techniques, and ethical considerations. Chapter Four examines the prevalence of terrorism in the Horn of Africa, analyzing various factors contributing to its emergence, including violent conflicts, porous borders, proximity to the Middle East, weak security infrastructure, proxy wars, socio-economic factors, corruption, violent extremism, and the specific situation in Somalia.
Chapter Five focuses on the terrorist threat in Ethiopia, examining its causes, including political factors, religious fundamentalism, regional geopolitical factors, and socioeconomic factors. The chapter also explores various terrorist groups operating in Ethiopia, such as the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF), Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF), Al-Itihaad Al-Islamiya (AIAI), Harakat Al-Shabaab Al-Mujahideen (Al-Shabaab), Al-Qaeda Al-Sulbah (Al-Qaeda), Ginbot 7 Movement for Justice, Freedom and Democracy (Ginbot7), other insurgent groups, and groups related to violent extremist movements. The chapter concludes with an overview of terrorist attacks in Ethiopia.
Chapter Six delves into the counter-terrorism framework in Ethiopia, including its constitutional, administrative, and policy frameworks. The chapter analyzes Ethiopia's counter-terrorism measures, examining efforts to address the causes of terrorism, prevent and combat terrorism, and build capacity in these areas. Finally, the chapter examines the nature of Ethiopia's counter-terrorism approach, analyzing its characteristics, legacies, limitations, and challenges.
Keywords
The study focuses on counter-terrorism, terrorism, the Horn of Africa, Ethiopia, regional security, political instability, socio-economic factors, religious extremism, counter-terrorism strategies, challenges, opportunities, and regional cooperation.
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- Girma Bogale Borsamo (Author), 2016, Ethiopia's Approach to Counterterrorism in the Horn of Africa, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/504226
