We found a match
Your institution may have rights to this item. Sign in to continue.
- Title
Boko Haram and Islamic Fundamentalism in Nigeria.
- Authors
Thomson, Valarie
- Abstract
In 2009, it was assumed that Boko Haram was a spent force having suffered critical losses in its leadership. However, Boko Haram not only reemerged as a threat to Nigeria, but its activities also placed it on the radar of international terrorism watchers with a series of daring and successful attacks. Boko Haram's marked increase in its capabilities in a very short period of time has led to speculation that it has joined forces with al Qaeda groups in Africa. That is likely the case, but up to now the groups seem to be sharing tactics, but not goals, as Boko Haram's focus seems fixed on Nigeria and its capabilities have yet to exceed that of a regional militant group. Moreover, a recent government crackdown seems to have diminished the group's activities, but not completely wiped it out. So, in an attempt to understand Boko Haram and Islamic militancy in Nigeria this paper will examine historical, societal, and economic forces that preceded its emergence and the reasons for the government to address its grievances.
- Subjects
NIGERIA; BOKO Haram (Organization); ISLAMIC fundamentalism; RADICALS; TERRORISTS
- Publication
Global Security Studies, 2012, Vol 3, Issue 3, p46
- ISSN
1944-222X
- Publication type
Article