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Global Islamic Terrorism and Its Implications: A Cautionary Framework for Nigeria’s Security and Governance

Global Islamic terrorism, as exemplified by al-Qaeda, ISIS, the Taliban, and their regional affiliates, continues to pose severe challenges to state security, governance, and human rights in the 21st century. This paper examines the structural dynamics of global Islamic terrorism and their implications for Nigeria, with a particular focus on Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). Using a qualitative document-analysis methodology, the study draws on peer-reviewed scholarship, institutional reports, and policy documents to develop a theoretically grounded comparative fram…