ISWAP Launches Hearts And Minds Strategy To Counter Nigerian Army Offensive – Analysis

By Jacob Zenn*

Since Boko Haram’s launched its jihad in 2009, the group has undergone three major phases of territory-capturing military offensives. The Nigerian army turned the tide against Boko Haram after the first two phases with a ‘Plan A’ and ‘Plan B.’ However, Boko Haram’s ongoing military campaign is more...