Islam in Tanzania and Kenya: Ally or Threat in the War on Terror
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Vittori, Jodi
Bremer, Kristin
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2009
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en_US
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This paper explores the historical emergence of Islam in East Africa, details the political background of Tanzania and Kenya, the role of Islam in each country, and US foreign policy in the region. The recent US strategy of intelligence-sharing with Kenya, training and military support to both Kenya and Tanzania, and air strikes in Somalia are assessed. In addition to the current military emphasis, the US should incorporate more ―soft‖ options, such as the promotion of democratic governance in these nascent democracies through political assistance in constitutional, judicial, and law-enforcement reform, as well as encouraging the inclusion of Muslims in the political system.
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Vittori, J., K. Bremer, and P. Vittori. 2009. “Islam in Tanzania and Kenya: Ally or Threat in the War on Terror?” STUDIES IN CONFLICT AND TERRORISM, January 1. https://research-ebsco-com.usafa.idm.oclc.org/linkprocessor/plink?id=85371969-7a6f-393a-9de6-02f02410672b.
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Great Britain: Taylor & Francis, 2009
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1057-610X