HSE 450:
· Explain threats related to al Qaeda and terror groups in Africa.
· Describe the U.S. military and intelligence operations in Africa since 9/11 and assess the challenges related to U.S. counter-terrorism in Africa.
HSE 460: Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe
Discuss the development of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. How can the United States and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe work together to combat international terrorism? Include some of the factors that influence terrorism threats within Europe since 9/11 involving radical Islamic.
Here are a few additional resources to review:
https://sciencespo.hal.science/hal-03890678/document
https://www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/newsroom/news/terrorism-in-eu-in-2022-%E2%80%93-facts-and-figures
https://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/research_reports/RR400/RR453/RAND_RR453.pdf (This is from 2013, but it can jumpstart your thoughts on the use of technology)
HSE 470:
· Briefly discuss the U.S. military and intelligence operations in Africa since 9/11 and assess the challenges related to U.S. counter-terrorism on the continent. Are there still active threats to U.S. security from al Qaeda in Africa?
This news story from 2022 suggests al-Qaeda is growing in Africa. You can use this to get you started. If there is a threat to the U.S., what is it?
Here’s a few links with additional information:
https://apnews.com/article/benin-jihadi-violence-sahel-africa-70cf142cfedf49a2f59cc59664483d54
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