Activities of terrorist group «Boko Haram» as a threat to regional security in West Africa (2009-2017)

The thesis is devoted to the investigation of the activities of the transboundary terrorist group «Boko Haram» and the efforts of the international community to combat it. The thesis examines the links of Boko Haram with other international terrorist organizations, the counter-terrorism activities of Nigeria and neighboring countries, subregional (ECOWAS, Lake Chad Basin Commission), regional organizations (Peace and Security Council of the African Union) and the UN.