STRATEGI PERANG JARAK JAUH AMERIKA SERIKAT DI TANDUK AFRIKA

  • Didiet Trilaksono Universitas Jenderal Achmad Yani
Keywords: Horn of Africa, Security Cooperation, Counterterrorism, Long-Range Warfa

Abstract

The implementation of the United States' (US) long-range war strategy in the Horn of Africa region as a response to threats and modern counterterrorism efforts also faces various challenges of complex security dynamics, especially those related to transnational terrorism, armed conflict, and political instability involving various local, regional, and international actors. The purpose of this study is to analyze the indirect US military intervention in the battlefield through the implementation of a long-range war strategy, through aspects such as policies, mechanisms, effectiveness, and to evaluate its effectiveness in counterterrorism operations carried out. The research method used is a qualitative approach with library research data collection techniques and descriptive-analytical analysis, by analyzing relevant academic literature. The research findings indicate that a combination of strategies, including local security cooperation, intelligence assistance, training, special operations, military operations, the use of advanced technology and private military security contractors, local security agencies, and long-range air operations, has proven effective in enhancing regional threat mitigation and stability, countering terrorism, strengthening and expanding US political and military positions and influence, securing access to bases and resources in the region, strengthening regional defense capacity, and assisting in building long-term political and military relationships with partner nations. However, the implementation of this combination requires ongoing adjustments to remain relevant. Therefore, it can be concluded that the long-range war strategy through security cooperation is a crucial tool in US counterterrorism in the Horn of Africa and has proven effective in addressing complex security challenges without requiring a direct military presence.

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Published
2025-10-03
How to Cite
Trilaksono, D. (2025). STRATEGI PERANG JARAK JAUH AMERIKA SERIKAT DI TANDUK AFRIKA. Diplomacy and Global Security Journal : Jurnal Mahasiswa Magister Hubungan Internasional, 2(2), 940-961. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.36859/dgsj.v2i2.4604