Breuk Bass

Challenges to America's Counterterrorism Strategy in Somalia

Katherine Zimmerman Breuk Bass June 10, 2013 ANALYSIS

The outside-of-government push for a semi-autonomous region in the south, and the federal government’s inability to manage the crisis, ex...

Gulf of Aden Security Review - January 22, 2013

Rajiv Lalla Breuk Bass January 22, 2013 BRIEF

Gulf of Aden Security Review - December 28, 2012

David Lesser Breuk Bass December 28, 2012 BRIEF

Profile: Fuad Mohamed Qalaf (Shongole)

Jared Sorhaindo Breuk Bass Nathaniel Horadam November 14, 2011 ANALYSIS

Fuad Mohamed Qalaf, also known as Shongole, is a senior member in al Shabaab. This piece profiles his life and highlights his key stateme...

Profile: Ibrahim Haji Jama Mead (Ibrahim al Afghani)

Jared Sorhaindo Breuk Bass Nathaniel Horadam November 14, 2011 ANALYSIS

Ibrahim Haji Jama Mead, also known as Ibrahim al Afghani, is senior leader in al Shabaab and a member of the group’s Shura Council. This ...

Profile: Ahmed Abdi Godane (Mukhtar Abu Zubair)

Breuk Bass Jared Sorhaindo Sam Cleaves Nathaniel Horadam November 14, 2011 ANALYSIS

Ahmed Abdi Godane, also known as Mukhtar Abu Zubair, was the emir of al Shabaab and one of the original founders. This piece profiles his...

Profile: Ali Mohamed Rage (Ali Dhere)

Jared Sorhaindo Breuk Bass Nathaniel Horadam November 14, 2011 ANALYSIS

Ali Mohamed Rage, also known as Ali Dhere, is al Shabaab’s head spokesman and a member of the group’s Shura Council. This piece profiles ...

Profile: Sheikh Mukhtar Robow (Abu Mansur)

Jared Sorhaindo Breuk Bass Nathaniel Horadam November 14, 2011 ANALYSIS

Sheikh Mukhtar Robow, also known as Abu Mansur, is the deputy leader of al Shabaab and is a former spokesman for the group. This piece pr...