Erich Marquardt
Erich Marquardt is an independent researcher affiliated with the Combating Terrorism Center at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point. He previously was the Program Manager of Global Terrorism Analysis at The Jamestown Foundation.
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Mujahid Dokubo-Asari: The Niger Delta’s Ijaw Leader
Among the restive Ijaw population in Nigeria's troubled, energy-rich delta region, one man stands alone as the most recognizable face of resistance: Mujahid Dokubo-Asari. Asari has been a central figure
The Niger Delta Insurgency and its Threat to Energy Security
During the first half of 2006, Nigeria's energy industry was crippled by guerrilla attacks from militants demanding a larger share of the country's oil revenue. The guerrillas, primarily from Nigeria's
Mujahid Dokubo-Asari: The Niger Delta’s Ijaw Leader
Among the restive Ijaw population in Nigeria's troubled, energy-rich delta region, one man stands alone as the most recognizable face of resistance: Mujahid Dokubo-Asari. Asari has been a central figure
Jihadi Ideologue Justifies Attacks on Muslim Governments
A recent posting in the Islamist internet forum alfirdaws.org demonstrates the points of contention among the proponents and detractors of the jihad. The posting, entitled "To Those Hostile to the
Jihadi Website Advises Mujahideen on Equipment to Bring to Iraq
On April 19, the jihadi website alfirdaws.org posted an in-depth article on the necessary equipment for the mujahideen in Iraq. The information was in response to a posting by a
Nigerian Militants Influencing Election Campaign
A judge in Nigeria on Tuesday rejected jailed Ijaw militant leader Mujahid Dokubo-Asari's bail request, delaying a decision until June, well after the upcoming April 14 and April 21 elections.
Nigerian Security Forces Clash with Niger Delta Militants
A series of recent government clashes with Niger Delta militants has displayed the difficulties in solving the delta crisis through the use of force. After Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo's August
Al-Qaeda’s Threat to Ethiopia
Like many African countries, Ethiopia is impoverished and under-developed. With an ethnically diverse population numbering just over 70 million, it is also one of Africa's largest states. Despite being religiously
AL-QAEDA’S THREAT TO ETHIOPIA
Like many African countries, Ethiopia is impoverished and under-developed. With an ethnically diverse population numbering just over 70 million, it is also one of Africa's largest states. Despite being religiously