Instructions: In this assignment, you will write an essay that examines the rise of one of the Jihadist networks to include: ISIS, Boko Haram, and Al Qaeda. You will research that group’s background,

Instructions:

In this assignment, you will write an essay that examines the rise of one of the Jihadist networks to include: ISIS, Boko Haram, and Al Qaeda. You will research that group’s background, recruitment tactics, and targets. Additionally, you will reflect on one recent attack from the past 5 years from your selected group. Answer the following questions in your essay.

• What is a Jihadist network?
• Where does your selected group primarily operate? (Cite specific geographic locations such as country, region, and/or province.)
• What are the psychological and primary motivators for your selected group?
• What are the psychological and primary motivators for your selected group, and what sociological impacts exist?
• What are the organization’s targets? How are they chosen?
• What has the United Nations (UN) done to counter the terrorist organization? Are these efforts effective?

Your completed essay should be at a Master's degree level with a minimum of three pages in length, not counting the title and reference pages. You are required to use at least 6 outside sources. All sources used, including the textbook, must be cited and referenced according to APA 7 guidelines.