Explaining the Emergence of Boko Haram

This article explains the historical roots of Boko Haram and analyzes contending theories about this non-state armed group.

Possible Trajectories of the Boko Haram Conflict in Nigeria 

In this article, Jideofor Adibe analyzes various scenarios in which the violence perpetrated by Boko Haram and Ansaru can be contained or widened.

Boko Haram in Nigeria: The Way Forward

In this article the author recommends short- to-medium term strategies concurrently with the long-term strategy of resolving the crisis in Nigeria’s nation-building processes in order to contain and, eventually, neutralize Boko Harm’s and Ansaru’s terrorism.