AL-SHABAAB'S FINANCIAL FORTITUDE: THE LINK BETWEEN FUNDING STRATEGIES AND ORGANIZATIONAL RESILIENCY

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Njoroge, Everlyne W.
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Al-Shabaab
funding strategy
resiliency
organization
Somalia
adaptability
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Hafez, Mohammed M.
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2024-12
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Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School
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Al-Shabaab poses a serious threat to regional stability and security. Its financial resilience is notable, as the group has maintained its operational capabilities despite increased global counterterrorism efforts. The ongoing political instability in Somalia, combined with weak governance structures, has created an environment that allows the group to survive and adapt. Theoretical frameworks—such as Reach Theory, Terror-Crime Nexus Model, and the Market Model—provide important insights into al-Shabaab’s strategies. A critical factor in al-Shabaab’s effectiveness is its ability to diversify funding sources. The results of this research indicate that the organization’s territorial control is the major source of its funding. A comprehensive understanding of al-Shabaab’s financial mechanisms is vital for informing policy decisions aimed at disrupting its funding networks.
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