Does Al-Shabaab Pose a Threat on American Soil?

The New York Times published a variety of views on 30 September 2013 titled "Does Al Shabab Pose a Threat on American Soil?" The authors of the commentary are:

• Seth G. Jones, author of "Hunting in the Shadows"
• Bronwyn Bruton, Atlantic Council in Washington
• Ahmed I. Samatar, professor of international studies
• Ken Menkhaus, professor at Davidson College
• Omar Jamal, Friends of Somalia at the UN
• Murithi Mutiga, Kenyan journalist