The CTC Sentinel published on 22 April 2016 an analysis titled "The Resilience of Al-Shabaab" by Christopher Anzalone.
The author concluded that al-Shabaab has proven remarkably resilient thanks to pragmatic decision-making and skilled tactical maneuvering. The group's senior leadership continues to maintain overall unity and to ward off a strong challenge from Islamic State sympathizers.
Friday, April 22, 2016
The Resilience of Al-Shabaab
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