Tag: Boko Haram
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Our “fight” against terrorism is being shaped by modernity’s perfect storm: urbanization, economic inequality, corruption, political fragility, historical grievance and even climate change have seeded the grounds for an unwanted harvest. The topic seemed paradoxically too big to be, and not to be, a story. So, after months of reflection, I decided to be, and…
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On the Road: Updates on West Africa
While I’m traveling at the moment, I wanted to send a quick update on one of 2015’s steadily developing stories. As Boko Haram gobbles up more airtime and political talking points, interested readers should keep their eyes in the upcoming AU Summit in Addis Ababa. Defense One has a helpful overview here. For context on…
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Medical science and the war against terrorism
This week on Beacon, I use Boko Haram as a test case for re-thinking the fight against terrorism.
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Latest: Boko Haram on Beacon
My latest piece, the first in a series of three, addresses Boko Haram’s evolution (and persistence) in Nigeria. Full article on Beacon.
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Continued Erosion: The Central African Republic
Others are quick to note that all parties have avowed violence, and that using the genocide label (for political purposes or otherwise) isn’t as important as preventing it all together.
Adam McCauley 