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Manufacturing Terrorism in Africa
The Securitisation of South African Muslims
“Manufacturing Terrorism in Africa: The Securitisation of South African Muslims” is an enlightening and thought-provoking book that delves into the intricacies of how Muslims have been perceived as a security issue in Africa since the 9/11 attacks in the United States. Dr. Mohamed Natheem Hendricks, a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Education, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa, uses Securitisation Theory as a lens to examine this crucial topic.
With a keen focus on the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, this book uncovers the centrality of Africa in the context of the US’s Global War on Terror (GWOT). It analyzes how western-centric security discourses surrounding Muslims have permeated South African security discourse during the post-apartheid period.
The book sheds light on the influence of popular press and the local think-tank community, which have imported rather than critically examined debates underlying policy-initiatives like the GWOT. This raises intriguing questions about how security concerns are articulated, challenging the traditional architects of securitisation theory.
Contrary to conventional views, the book reveals that non-institutional voices have also contributed to the securitisation of African Muslims, equating them with terrorism. In doing so, it highlights the reproduction of partisan knowledge that promotes Western interests.
Written in English and published by Palgrave Macmillan in a paperback format, “Manufacturing Terrorism in Africa: The Securitisation of South African Muslims” provides a captivating exploration of this complex and significant subject matter. Dr. Mohamed Natheem Hendricks’ expertise brings valuable insights to the discourse, making this book an essential read for those interested in security studies, African politics, and the implications of securitisation theory.
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Author: Mohamed Natheem Hendricks
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Language: English
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