Kenya as a Target for Al-Shabaab: A Theory for Understanding Cross-Border Terrorism

Authors

Evangeline Mathis, Tower Center

Abstract

Evangeline Mathis explores why Kenya faces disproportionate attacks from Al-Shabaab compared to neighboring states. The paper theorizes that Kenya’s international visibility and free media make it an attractive target for the Somali-based terrorist group​

Recommended Citation

Mathis, Evangeline (2024) "Kenya as a Target for Al-Shabaab: A Theory for Understanding Cross-Border Terrorism," The Dialogue: Vol. 8: Iss. 1, Article 6.
Available at: https://scholar.smu.edu/thedialogue/vol8/iss1/6