Al Shabaab is known by several other names: al-Shabaab, Shabaab, the Youth, Mujahidin al Shabaab Movement, the Youth Movement, and many more (DOS, 2008). Some of the variables that may impact this study and the future of terrorism in North Africa include: 1) The Daesh’s and AQ’s commitment to continue to move into North Africa and gain strength. The instability across North Africa was commented on by Yonah Alexander, a senior fellow at Potomac Institute for Policy Studies, in his annual report on terrorism in North Africa. Many analysts and terrorism specialists who are watching North Africa, state how the Islamic threat across North Africa is an evolving concern. The greatest threats from the Islamic terrorist organizations in North Africa impacting U.S. National Security include HVEs, the airline industry, and U.S. interests in North Africa.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 24, 2018 13:41 UTC