The approach of Nigeria’s Borno State shows how to manage more humane, locally grounded reintegration efforts that work.
This policy brief examines the Borno Model and offers seven key lessons for governments, practitioners and international partners
Focusing only on Boko Haram’s ISWAP faction is no longer an option for the region’s security forces.
New evidence shows how JAS’ Shiroro cell adopts a flexible approach that tolerates local bandits and their vices.
Remote and poorly resourced outposts are soft targets for attacks, and a weak point in regional counter-terrorism efforts.
ISWAP’s enhanced operations and use of drone attacks represent a turning point for counter-terrorism in the region.
