Adapting Counterterrorism Frameworks Comparative Analysis of the AMISOM and ATMIS missions in Somalia from 2007 to 2024 / Kalthoum Alblooshi.

Includes author biography (page 97).

Includes bibliographical references (pages 85 - 96).

Introduction. page 9.

Historical Context, Security Developments in Somalia, and the Role of African Union Missions. page 13.

Historical and Security Developments in Somalia. page 13.

The Emergence of Al-Shabaab and Expansion of Its Influence page 18.

Counterterrorism and Peacebuilding in Somalia: From AMISOM to ATMIS. page 25.

African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). page 27.

African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) page 39.

Counterterrorism in Context: National Unity, Colonialism, and Clan-Based Fragmentation. page 53.

The Impact of Colonialism and Clan Divisions on National Unity. page 53.

Shifts in Counterterrorism Operational Frameworks. page 55.

Transitioning from AMISOM to ATMIS. page 63.

Conclusion. page 77.

Appendix. page 81.

Bibliography. page 85.

About the Author. page 97.

The book “Adapting Counterterrorism Frameworks Comparative Analysis of the AMISOM and ATMIS missions in Somalia from 2007 to 2024” by Kalthoum Alblooshi examines the historical and security developments in Somalia, focusing on the evolution of counterterrorism and peacebuilding efforts and the role of African Union missions. It outlines the political fragmentation that followed state collapse and the emergence of armed actors, particularly Al-Shabaab, whose influence expanded by exploiting governance gaps, clan divisions, and security vacuums. The analysis highlights the establishment of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) as a regional effort to stabilize the country, support federal institutions, and counter insurgent groups, followed by the transition to the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), which aimed to gradually transfer security responsibilities to Somali forces while maintaining counterterrorism pressure. The book also explores how colonial legacies and clan-based fragmentation affected national unity and complicated coordinated security strategies, shaping the operational frameworks adopted in different phases of intervention. It discusses shifts in counterterrorism approaches from large-scale peace enforcement toward capacity-building, political reconciliation, and phased withdrawal. The study concludes that the transition from AMISOM to ATMIS reflects an evolving strategy balancing stabilization, local ownership, and counterterrorism objectives within Somalia’s complex political and social environment.