The Invisible Front of Islamic Terrorism

... Tuaregs, destabilize the already volatile situation in Mali ahead of the elections in the hope of plunging the country into chaos, and organize a Caliphate on the territory under its control. It is still unclear whether the group is affiliated with al-Qaeda or Islamic State. In May 2015, Al-Mourabitoun allegedly pledged allegiance to Islamic State, although the reports were later denied. Perhaps the terrorist attack in Bamako was meant as a reminder of al-Qaeda’s existence, as opposed to Islamic State. Military strikes can destroy ...