In scope of the U.S. Government Publishing Office Cataloging and Indexing Program (C&I) and Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP).
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 12).
Summary
Adapting Sahelian force structures to lighter, more mobile, and integrated units will better support the population-centric COIN practices needed to reverse the escalating trajectory of violent extremist attacks. Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have experienced a near uninterrupted expansion in militant Islamist violence over the past decade, underscoring the need for an alternative security strategy. Central to this is the recognition that these violent extremist groups employ irregular tactics and operate as local insurgencies, requiring a sustained counterinsurgency campaign. Elevating the effectiveness of Sahelian forces will require a more integrated, mobile, and population- centric force structure bolstered by enhanced logistical and air support capabilities. Building positive relations with local populations is not just a question of morality or legitimacy but also an essential means of weakening support to insurgents.
Note
Description based on online resource; title from PDF cover (Africa Center, viewed Jan. 29, 2024).
