1. Counterterrorism Efforts Against Boko Haram in Nigeria

2. Counterterrorism Efforts Inside Nigeria
Operation Flush (2009)
JTF ORO (2011)
Goodluck Jonathon vs. Muhammadu Buhari (2015)

3. Counterterrorism Efforts Outside Nigeria
United States
2013 US designated Boko Haram as an Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO)
195 million dollars in humanitarian aid
United Kingdom
Provided troops
Target programs towards the unemployed youth

4. Alternative to Militaristic Approach
Mohammed Sambo Dasuki 4 point plan:
Prison based de-radicalization
Counter-radicalization through community engagement
Training in effective communication for military, law enforcement, civilians, & media employees
Decrease poverty

5. Boko Haram Today
Most areas taken over by Boko Haram have been recaptured by the Nigerian Military and militaries of surrounding country’s
It is weaker today, but should not be written off

6. Conclusions Military approach = short-term solution
Long-Term = border control, strategic communication, tolerance, continued foreign aid, trust between government & civilians