Wake

Years of military efforts to destroy Boko Haram have failed to eradicate the terror group. Boko Haram continues to stage daring attacks, kidnap civilians and fuel a regional refugee crisis that's displaced hundreds of thousands. This week on Wake we’ll trace the origins of Boko Haram consider how the group fits into the global terrorism landscape. Helping us do that are this week's guests: Scott MacEachern, professor of anthropology at Bowdoin College, author, "Searching for Boko Haram: A History of Violence in Central Africa" Tricia Bacon, assistant professor in the Department of Justice, Law & Criminology at American University, author, “Why Terrorist Organizations Form International Alliances” If you enjoy this discussion, follow Wake on Twitter @WakeOnAir. To share feedback with us, send an email to wake@talkmedianews.com. Taped: April 19, 2018 + May 8, 2018 Hosted by Luke Vargas.