The Many Faces of Al-Shabaab

January 27, 2023 00:48:22
The Many Faces of Al-Shabaab
Irregular Warfare Podcast
The Many Faces of Al-Shabaab

Jan 27 2023 | 00:48:22

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Show Notes

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Somalia’s security landscape is complex, making the challenge of understanding the terrorist group al-Shabaab especially challenging. The group uses intricate methods to maintain its foothold in East Africa, complicating both international and indigenous efforts to counter the threat it poses. To examine al-Shabaab and the critical contextual influences unique to Somalia, this episode features a conversation with two guests. Mary Harper is the Africa editor at BBC World Service News and author of Everything You Have Told Me is True: The Many Faces of Al Shabaab. Sam Wilkins is an Army Special Forces officer with operational experience in Somalia. Together, their insights and expert perspectives help to paint a picture of the Somalia-based terrorist organization and its effects on security and stability in the region.

 

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Outro music: "Launch" by Ketsa

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