Abstract
ABSTRACT Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari continues to insist that Boko Haram has been been ‘technically defeated’, claiming that peace has returned to the Lake Chad Basin. However, reports from the media and people living in affected areas indicate otherwise. Based on analysis of secondary sources and a review of the literature, this article explores how Boko Haram has managed to survive the overwhelming military pressure of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) arrayed against it. Resilience theory informs the analysis. The study’s findings suggest a direct link between Boko Haram’s resilience and its organisational structure, civilian sympathisers, resource flows and intelligence gathering, on the one hand, and corruption and sabotage within the Nigerian military on the other. In addition, Boko Haram benefits from its links with international terrorist networks. The article argues that understanding these factors, and adjusting the counterinsurgency accordingly, is critical to bringing an end to the Boko Haram insurgency.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
