‘잊혀진 곶(Cabo Esquecido)’, 카보 델가도(Cabo Delgado) 테러에 관한 다차원적 접근

Abstract

Situated along the Indian Ocean coast, Cabo Delgado province in northern area of Mozambique, is rich in natural resources, particularly natural gas. Recent efforts by the international community to secure energy supplies and achieve carbon neutrality have led to active natural gas development projects in this region. However, since 2017, a persistent armed terrorist threat has jeopardized the safety of locals and foreign investors. The terrorism in this area began with a small local extremist Islamic group, but factors beyond religious motivations, such as political and economic inequalities and connections with international extremist elements, have contributed to its complexity, exacerbating the reach and influence of terrorism. Consequently, these terrorist activities not only pose a significant security challenge to Mozambique but also threaten global security. South Korea's participation, for instance, in Mozambique’s natural gas development projects further exposes it to direct and indirect terrorism threats. However, research on the local security situation is scarce both domestically and internationally. Therefore, this study undertakes a multidimensional analysis of the causes and impacts of terrorism in Cabo Delgado. In the meantime, the study identifies the primary drivers of terrorism in this region as local grievances, state vulnerabilities, and the interdependence of the international system. Consequently, the study suggests the ‘3S(society-state-system) model’ as an analytic framework to understand the complex changes and development of terrorism in Cabo Delgado.