Donald Trump's renewed military actions in Somalia, aimed at ISIL and al-Shabab, contradict his campaign pledges to end 'forever wars.' Since his second inauguration, air strikes have surged, reflecting a shift back to military intervention. While operationally targeting terrorism, experts emphasize the need for comprehensive peacebuilding rather than reliance on drone strikes. The rising activity of al-Shabab and the potential for ISIL to leverage Somali territories for global operations highlight the complexity of the conflict in the Horn of Africa, calling for a more nuanced approach.
"President Trump announced that the US had carried out air strikes targeting senior leadership of ISIL (ISIS) in Somalia, marking his first military action overseas."
"Experts caution against drone strikes, arguing that investing in long-term peacebuilding is essential rather than just increasing military intervention in the Horn of Africa."
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