Foreign Policy Essay
If Boko Haram’s Leader Is Dead, What’s Next for Northeastern Nigeria?
Alex Thurston Sun, May 30, 2021, 10:01 AM
The balance of power may be shifting, but not in favor of the Nigerian military.
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The balance of power may be shifting, but not in favor of the Nigerian military.
The protest movement by young Nigerians seems likely to continue for the foreseeable future.
Editor’s Note: Boko Haram is one of the most violent, and least understood, militant groups in the world. Despite this bloody record, many counterterrorism policymakers and analysts misrepresent the group's history and ambitions. Alexander Thurston, my colleague at Georgetown, has an awesome new book on Boko Haram (buy it here).
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In this episode Aaron talks to Jacob Zenn about the group commonly referred to as Boko Haram. They covered a variety of topics including: