Addressing the Solution Resistant Islamic Insurgency in Nigeria

The recent abduction of more than 200 school girls in northeastern Nigeria is a clear indication of how the country, despite its vast economic and military potential, lacks the critical ability to ensure the proper security of its citizens. The event sparked a global outcry and motivated the campaign #BringBackOurGirls, which drew attention to the true danger of the Islamic insurgent group Boko Haram.

This tragic event prompted the Nigerian government to openly welcome, for the first time since the beginning of this insurgency, the offer of security assistance from world powers such as the United States, France, and Great Britain. With new support flowing in from major world powers and neighboring countries, the question now is whether Nigeria will indeed be able to effectively address the wider security concern that has now become both messy and solution resistant. Read full blog on the Center for Security Governance page