1. COUNTERTERRORISM EFFORTS AGAINST BOKO HARAM Ashlyn Hummer

2.  Counterterrorism efforts have fluctuated greatly in past few years  Two particular issues: 1)Nigeria’s abilities are limited 2)Boko Haram’s evolution is consistent TERMINATING THE MOVEMENT

3.  Difficult to track movements of group  Nigerian military is ill equipped to deal with threat  Nigerian government is unwilling to commit NIGERIA’S LIMITED ABILITIES

4.  Boko Haram is very motivated and heavily armed  Gaining ground  Tactics are changing BOKO HARAM’S CONSTANT EVOLUTION

5.  Imposition of curfew in Nigeria and surrounding states  Closing of borders  A holistic approach is important  The United States is aiding in Nigeria’s efforts  Continued evaluation WHAT’S BEING DONE?