How America Made Al-Shabaab

The Bush administration classified Somalia as part of the "Global War on Terror." They saw a failed state, an Islamist movement taking power, and they saw a potential al-Qaeda haven. What they did next was something straight out of thrilling spy movies. A secret operation aimed at preventing terrorism in East Africa. However, things went South pretty fast and that covert action instead created the very monster now hunting them. This is the story of how the United States 'accidentally' made Al-Shabaab. Thank you for making these videos possible through your support. My Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G... . . Join my community: YouTube:    / @realjudebela   Patreon:   / judebela   📸Insta - realjudebela 🐦X - @realjudebela Business/Sponsor Inquiries // use the linked email For story tips: use the linked email .................................................... Copyright © 2026 JudeBela Studios. All rights reserved.