Terrorism Attack Could Shift US Kenya Ties Say Experts
University of Iowa professor emeritus Joel D. Barkan argues the Westgate Mall attack in Nairobi may cool anti American rhetoric and push the United States and Kenya toward a more normal counterterrorism focused relationship. He notes Kenya’s anger over perceived U S interference and Obama’s Kenya visit snub but believes renewed security collaboration could ease tensions. The four day assault left 72 dead with more expected as officials search the rubble and Barkan recalls personal ties to Kenya.
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