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    The effect of Al-Shabaab in Somalia and the region
    (İstanbul Gedik Üniversitesi, Lisansüstü Eğitim Enstitüsü, 2025) Mohamed, Sabirin Farah; Atatüre, Süha
    The Al-Shabaab remains a significant threat to national security in Somalia and its neighbouring nations. The stability and security of the region have been jeopardized, particularly with the rise and expansion of this militant group within East Africa. Terrorist attacks perpetrated by Al-Shabaab have claimed numerous civilian, government, and military lives. These attacks, targeting government interests both within and beyond Somalia's borders, have imposed a substantial burden on the affected nations. Despite efforts by various organizations to eliminate Al-Shabaab by curtailing its activities, success has been limited for various reasons. This study evaluated the impact of Al-Shabaab's activities on Somalia and its neighboring countries. The aim was to understand the political, economic, and humanitarian impact of the group. The study used secondary data and content analysis to explore the subject. The findings confirm that Al-Shabaab has political, economic, and humanitarian effects on Somalia and its neighbours. Politically, the group has caused instability in the country, which has contributed to instability and difficulties in governing. The federal government's ability to rule is severely affected due to the attacks on government officials, infrastructure, and civilians. Al-Shabaab has slowed Somali national growth and increased poverty. For economic impact, the group controls critical territory, where it taxes and extorts businesses and individuals, thereby affecting economic growth. With widespread displacement, food insecurity, and restricted access to healthcare and education, Al-Shabaab's insurgency has significant humanitarian effects. An Internal displacement people (IDP) crisis has resulted from the conflict's enormous exodus. These impacts have extended to the neighboring regions in the Horn of Africa, including Kenya, Uganda, and Ethiopia. Al-Shabaab's transnational threat has made border security difficult in these countries. Thus, Al-Shabaab continues to be a real threat in Somalia and the region. There is a need for significant international aid to stabilize the country. A diverse approach is needed to counter Al-Shabaab, according to this report. Strengthening governance, economic growth, humanitarian relief delivery, and regional collaboration are essential to reducing Al-Shabaab's impact. Deeper insights and better solutions from future study on these areas would help Somalia and the region achieve long-term stability and peace.