Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb: Terrorism and counterterrorism in the Sahel

Ricardo René Larémont

doi:10.1080/19392206.2011.628630

Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb: Terrorism and counterterrorism in the Sahel

Ricardo René Larémont

Binghamton University Research Foundation

Binghamton University

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Abstract

This article describes the genesis and development of Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, or AQIM. It discusses AQIM's strategic objectives, leadership, tactical operations, and financing as well as the destabilizing effects of Libya's new civil war in the region. After discussing these issues, various counterterrorism programs in Mali will be examined because they may provide a possible basis for implementing transnational counterterrorism approaches within the region.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	242-268
Number of pages	27
Journal	African Security
Volume	4
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/19392206.2011.628630
State	Published - Oct 2011

Keywords

Al Qaeda
Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb
Algeria
European Union
France
Libya
Mali
Mauritania
Niger
Tuareg
United States

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