Abstract
During the past several years Nigeria has experienced a marked increase in terrorism. This rise owes primarily to the emergence of Boko Haram. While the Institute for Economics and Peace notes that terrorist activities in Nigeria are qualitatively different from those in the Middle East, it is increasingly evident that Boko Haram has much in common with the Islamic State, insofar as group goals and ideology are concerned. Recent statements of alliance support this position. In this paper we explore the growth of Boko Haram and examine commonalities with the Islamic State, with a particular focus on ideologies, tactics, and practices.
| Original language | American English |
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| State | Published - Nov 20 2015 |
| Event | American Society of Criminology Annual Meeting - Duration: Nov 17 2021 → … |
Conference
| Conference | American Society of Criminology Annual Meeting |
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| Period | 11/17/21 → … |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Disciplines
- Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Legal Studies
- Social and Behavioral Sciences
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