Alba Iulia Catrinel Popescu: Ce se ascunde în spatele Boko Haram?
Alba Iulia Catrinel Popescu: What lies behind Boko Haram?

Summary/Abstract: The book entitled What lies behind Boko Haram? is an essential contribution to the knowledge and understanding of terrorism and, particularly, of Jihad ism. The complex and integrated analysis of the Boko Haram phe nomenon has been performed from three perspectives: The first one is geopolitical, based on the author’s experience during research and analyst that led to her doctorate in secu rity and intelligence, and as a former general manager of a large Nigerian company. The second perspective analyses econom ics and focuses on the competition for the control of the rich hydrocarbon resources and uranium ores that lies under the Chad Lake perimeter. And, the third area of analysis considers counter terrorism. The author has analyzed the Boko Haram insurgency using triangulation of data regarding: the leader ship of the organization; the internal conditions that nurtured Nigerian Jihad ism; and, last but not least in importance, the external influences on the Nigerian security complex. The conclusions of the book are a serious warning regarding the risk of a rampant African Jihad ism that should be seen in the context of the European illegal migration crisis.

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