Most recent articles by Marc Engelhardt
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Militant Islamism in NigeriaThe Radical Seed of Boko Haram
The Boko Haram sect exploits social inequality and widespread resentment to undermine the state – with the support of Al Qaeda. A report by Marc Engelhardt
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Islamists in Somalia
Fears of War on the Horn of Africa
After 15 years of anarchy in Somalia, Islamists have taken control of large parts of the country. But the growing influence of the Union of Islamic Courts and the rise to power of extremists threaten to embroil the entire region in war. By Marc Engelhardt