United States Counterinsurgency and BOKO haram

This thesis seeks to analyze insurgencies strategies and tactics as well as the United States counterinsurgency plan. The research focuses on highlighting the importance of developing a strategy centered on addressing the political, economic and religious complexities of varying communities, so as to ensure a more comprehensive, sustainable approach. Boko Haram is used as a case study to support the implementation of a population-centric model that would effectively counter the manipulative exploits of insurgency movements.