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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Civil Unrest
Nigeria's #ENDSARS Campaign is About More Than One Police Unit
Muhammad Fraser-Rahim Mon, Nov 9, 2020, 11:16 AM
The protest movement by young Nigerians seems likely to continue for the foreseeable future.
Foreign Policy Essay
Five Myths About Boko Haram
Alex Thurston Sun, Jan 14, 2018, 10:00 AM
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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Jihadology Podcast
Jihadology Podcast: 'Boko Haram' Transitions to The Islamic State in West Africa with Jacob Zenn
Aaron Y. Zelin Tue, Aug 4, 2015, 9:06 AM
In this episode Aaron talks to Jacob Zenn about the group commonly referred to as Boko Haram. They covered a variety of topics including: