Can Kenya Handle Threat of a 'Much More Lethal' al-Shabab?

Name: Can Kenya Handle Threat of a 'Much More Lethal' al-Shabab?
Uploaded: 2013-09-24T00:53:47Z
Duration: P413S
Description: Al-Shabab, once a disparate coalition, has evolved into a regional affiliate of al-Qaida, able to pull off attacks of greater sophistication and attract foreign fighters. Ray Suarez talks to J. Peter Pham of the Atlantic Council about the group's effort to make an impression and how prepared Kenya is to deal with the threat.

Clip: 09/23/2013 | 6m 53s

Al-Shabab, once a disparate coalition, has evolved into a regional affiliate of al-Qaida, able to pull off attacks of greater sophistication and attract foreign fighters. Ray Suarez talks to J. Peter Pham of the Atlantic Council about the group's effort to make an impression and how prepared Kenya is to deal with the threat.

Aired: 09/23/13

Rating: NR

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Can Kenya Handle Threat of a 'Much More Lethal' al-Shabab?

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