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The Dark Sahara: America´s War on Terror in Africa
Jeremy Keenan
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Description for The Dark Sahara: America´s War on Terror in Africa
Paperback. A revealing account of the war on terror in Africa and the shocking methods used to perpetuate the myth that the region is a hot-bed of terrorism. Num Pages: 296 pages, 5 Maps. BIC Classification: 1HBX; GTB. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 135 x 17. Weight in Grams: 368.
This book reveals the secret US agenda behind the 'war on terror' in Africa and the shocking methods used to perpetuate the myth that the region is a hotbed of Islamic terrorism.
Africa expert Jeremy Keenan points to overwhelming evidence suggesting that, from 2003, the Bush administration and Algerian government were responsible for hostage takings blamed on Islamic militants. This created a permissive public attitude, allowing the US to establish military bases in the region and pursue multiple imperial objectives in the name of security.
The shocking revelations in this book undermine the mainstream ... Read more
This book reveals the secret US agenda behind the 'war on terror' in Africa and the shocking methods used to perpetuate the myth that the region is a hotbed of Islamic terrorism.
Africa expert Jeremy Keenan points to overwhelming evidence suggesting that, from 2003, the Bush administration and Algerian government were responsible for hostage takings blamed on Islamic militants. This created a permissive public attitude, allowing the US to establish military bases in the region and pursue multiple imperial objectives in the name of security.
The shocking revelations in this book undermine the mainstream ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Pluto Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
Number of Pages
296
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745324524
SKU
V9780745324524
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About Jeremy Keenan
Jeremy Keenan is a Professorial Research Associate at the School of Oriental and African Studies. He has written many books including The Dark Sahara (Pluto, 2009) and The Dying Sahara (Pluto, 2013). He is a consultant to numerous international organisations on the Sahara and the Sahel, including the United Nations, the European Commission and many others.
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