Beth Ellen Cole

Beth Ellen Cole is a special adviser on violent extremism at the United States Institute of Peace.

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Beth Ellen Cole is a special adviser on violent extremism at the United States Institute of Peace.

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File photo of new recruits belonging to the al Shabaab militant group marching during a passing out parade at a military training base in Afgoye

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