| ID | 181751 |
| Title Proper | How do terrorist organizations make money? terrorist funding and innovation in the case of al-shabaab |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Levy, Ido ; Yusuf, Abdi |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This paper examines the funding sources of the terrorist group Harakat al-Shabaab al-Mujahideen. Using existing research and original interviews, this study outlines al-Shabaab’s history and funding sources. It theorizes that an organization’s capacity to operate in different fields of economic activity drives innovation in funding. Applying a framework for terrorist innovation to al-Shabaab’s funding sources, this study finds support for the theory. Development of intelligence and taxation capabilities is especially prevalent in the al-Shabaab context. Holding territory considerably increases organizational ability to raise funds. Increasing reliance on criminality may compromise an organization’s ideological character and leave it more vulnerable to inter-group competition. |
| `In' analytical Note | Studies in Conflict and Terrorism Vol. 44, No.10-12; Oct-Dec 2021: p.1167-1189 |
| Journal Source | Studies in Conflict and Terrorism Vol: 44 No 10-12 |
| Key Words | Al-Shabaab ; Terrorist Organizations Make Money ; Terrorist Funding and Innovation |