Northern Nigeria's Boko Haram: The Prize in al-Qaeda's Africa Strategy

Synopsis

Executive Summary -- Key Findings -- Al-qaeda's African Beginnings -- Geopolitics And Al-qaeda's Interest In Nigeria -- The Nigerian Taliban-al-qaeda Strategic Discord -- Becoming Boko Haram : Key Attacks (2009-2012) -- Tactical Evolution And The Threat Of Regionalization -- Time For Convergence : Boko Haram And Aqim -- Threat Assessment : Boko Haram And U.s. Interests -- Conclusion -- Appendix A: Timeline -- Appendix B: Key Boko Haram Members And Sponsors. By Jacob Zenn. Includes Bibliographical References.