AMISOM under Review. Issue 1 (2nd January 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Williams, Paul D
• Is Part Of: RUSI journal. Volume 161:Issue 1(2016)
• Page Start: 40
• Page End: 49
• Publication Date: 2016-01-02
• Subjects: Military art and science -- Periodicals; Naval art and science -- Periodicals; 355.005
• DOI: 10.1080/03071847.2016.1152120
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0307-1847

Abstract

Abstract : Since mid-2013 AMISOM has undergone a series of strategic reviews aimed at strengthening the mission, and since early 2014 it has conducted four major operations aimed at taking the fight to Al-Shabaab. Although these operations have enjoyed some successes, AMISOM continued to confront four major challenges that badly hindered its ability to achieve its mandated tasks. Paul D Williams explores these challenges – both internal and external to AMISOM – and argues that AMISOM cannot be expected to implement a successful exit strategy unless these issues are addressed.