Collective Insecurity in the Sahel.

The article presents information on Nigeria's social conditions and the inability of the ruling government to tackle the Islamic militant group Boko Haram. It mentions President Goodluck Jonathan's silence on the kidnapping of 250 school girls by Boko Haram and the military's neglect in acting towards retrieval of the missing girls. The media attention to the issue forced the government to request international help which was responded to by countries including France, the U.S., and China in addition to Great Britain. It also discusses Nigeria's efforts with it partners to fight terrorism by Boko Haram in Sahel region.