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Notes on Graeme Wood's "Did al-Qaida Succeed?"
A skeptical article that nevertheless leaves many assumptions unchallenged.
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West Africa, Horn, MENA: Links for 8/14/2026
News and analysis from Dakar to Riyadh.
Aug 14
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A Discussion about Islam and Sharia in Nigeria on Dr. Max Siollun's Podcast
And some of the bibliography underpinning my comments.
Aug 12
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A Conversation on Senegal's Debt with Dr. Abdoulaye Ndiaye
"Waiting and waiting, gambling for redemption, can lead to a more damaging situation that will keep the country in a tough place."
Aug 10
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West Africa, Horn, MENA: Links for 8/7/2026
News and analysis from Dakar to Riyadh.
Aug 7
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Some Concerns about U.S. Policy towards West Africa after Trump
What Trump normalizes today could become the next Democratic president's point of departure.
Aug 6
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Two Pieces of Mine on Sudan
An Islamic point of view, and a more technical consideration of terrorism designations.
Aug 3
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West Africa, Horn, MENA: Links for 7/31/2026
News and analysis from Dakar to Riyadh.
Jul 31
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