Al-Shabaab Archives

Good to Know: U.S. war powers

Andrew Rudalevige - February 22, 2024

Does the president or Congress have the power to go to war?

Bridget Coggins - October 19, 2021

Kenya also claimed this area, and had parceled out oil and gas exploration rights

Kai Thaler - August 26, 2021

Bringing ex-insurgents into a government’s security forces can win over locals and improve intelligence — but only if it is done well.

Kristin Michelitch and Jeremy Horowitz - June 24, 2021

How do Kenyans view refugees — and what would boost public support for letting them stay?

Jason Warner - June 6, 2021

Africa’s militant groups retain considerable autonomy, research shows

Kristof Titeca and Anna Reuss - February 15, 2021

President Yoweri Museveni’s recent criticism of ‘Western elements’ could complicate his reliance on foreign donors

Anjli Parrin and Abdullahi Halakhe - September 30, 2020

Reported targets are al-Shabab militants operating in an area with high tensions

Christian Taylor - November 5, 2019

It’s critical to keep defectors from rejoining.

Paul Williams - October 3, 2019

U.S. airstrikes and al-Shabab attacks are on the rise.

Peter Mackenzie and Joanne Crouch - February 8, 2019

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