Lassina Diarra

Lassina Diarra is the director of the Strategic Research Institute at the International Academy for the Fight Against Terrorism in Jacqueville, Ivory Coast. He is a prominent expert on the evolving landscape of terrorism in the Sahel region, focusing on the ideological and ethnic dimensions of jihadist movements. Diarra has emphasized the role of local grievances, particularly among the Peul community, and the complex dynamics between various jihadist groups like the GSIM and EIS.