Military Diplomacy Strategies Applied by AMISOM in Restoration of Peace and Security in the Horn of Africa

Somalia has a long history of internally inspired terror mainly arising from the threat terrorism that threatened both domestic and international interests drawn increased military efforts African continent partners China United States. The aim to investigate strategies applied by AMISOM in diplomacy Horn Africa. study adopted an exploratory mixed methods research design. Mixed approach allows for investigation broader complex problem enabling researcher utilize more than one approach, quantitative qualitative data collection. target population entailed staff who relevant respondents provided sufficient information answer questions. Currently, 22,000 troops, 234 police officers 81 civilians. Moreover, equally targeted Somali civilian since they were important stakeholders providing on effectiveness country. Thus, comprised 22,315 contingent. Out these, sampled 100. Primary was collected means questionnaire interview schedule. analysis process involved techniques. Content used analyse which would be reported normatively. Quantitative findings analysed using descriptive statistics, tables, graphs, charts inferential statistics Statistical Package Social Sciences (SPSS v23). structured objectively address each This suffices demonstrate involvement as act occasioned need foster peace regional stability horn Africa region. demonstrated employs different although at capacities. From foregoing, points restructuring AMISOM’s security architecture bring out focus responsiveness dynamic nature conflict enemy. recommends further exploration into Africa, especially given dearth empirical literature is West. Following this role restoring gaps influence component security. Further there understand psychological effects troops participating Somalia.