While working as an analyst in a counterterrorism division, a tasking has come down from a senior government official who says: Tell me about how group X and its leader functions and provide me with some recommendations!
Your job is to respond to this tasking by writing a research profile of the group (Boko Haram terrorist group). You will need to convince the senior official that the group profile and threats you identify are those most in need of immediate action to protect the National Security of the United States. THIS MUST BE AN ORIGINAL WORK
Your profile is required to be 14 pages, at least 275 words per page double spaced, 12 point font, Times New Roman, excluding bibliography and title page. With a minimum of 40 references. You may supplement with other materials relevant to the topic.
Please, use Chicago style and footnote. Please, use graphics charts showing statistical trends of the current and emerging threat of Boko Haram to the neighboring countries (region), public sector and examine the threat implications to United States National Security. Also, make recommendation proposal on what should be done.
In your profile, please include the following:
Executive Summary
1. A concise introduction to the group Boko Haram including history and background
Definitions of terms
Terrorism, Boko Haram, Northeastern state of Borno, Nigeria, and Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM)
Problem Statement
2. Discussion of the Boko Haram’s leader (brief biography, leadership style, personality, traits, motivation, images, any other relevant information)
3. Analysis of how the group functions, funding (recruitment and indoctrination, dehumanization, conformity, conflict, social control, interpersonal dynamics, any other relevant information)
Monitoring and Preventing Boko Haram Propaganda through the Internet and other Means
Countermeasures Against Boko Haram’s Attacks
