Challenges and Prospects in the Counter Terrorism Approach to Boko Haram: 2009 – 2018

Murtala, Wazeer (2020): Challenges and Prospects in the Counter Terrorism Approach to Boko Haram: 2009 – 2018. Published in: Global Politics Review , Vol. 1-2, No. 6 (2020): pp. 40-56.

Abstract

This work is an attempt to look at the many efforts that have been adopted to combat Boko Haram. It looks at the challenges faced in the counter-terrorist campaign and how the strategies have failed or succeeded so far. Attempts are made to take a broad look at the general theories of counter-terrorism and how the federal government of Nigeria has fared so far in the practical application of counter-terrorist strategies against the Boko Haram group. What are the specific counter-terrorism measures adopted by Nigeria in the fight against Boko Haram – how is Nigeria combating Boko Haram? What are the challenges in the efforts? What are the possible ways to combat Boko Haram and similar insurgencies in the future?

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Boko Haram, Nigeria, Terrorism, Counter-terrorism, Insurgency, Security
• Subjects: Z - Other Special Topics > Z0 - General > Z00 - General

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