Four Boko.

The Islamist terror organization Boko Haram occupies territory ranging from Nigeria to Chad to Niger. To make matters worse, Boko Haram has pledged allegiance to ISIS and their goal of a caliphate. ISIS, reportedly, has accepted the pledge. As to what this means for future resourcing/training/logistics, I do not know. Will there be pooling of financing and training? This remains to be seen, as only time will bring this into clearer focus. A better question? Does this move reflect weakness or strength on the part of Boko Haram? To me, they are a fledgling group of international terrorists in pursuit of political and religious legitimacy. If that means throwing in with the Islamic State and al-Baghdadi's bunch? So be it. How about the Islamic State? They seek legitimacy, just as Boko Haram does. That is, from a more favorable position. They enter negotiations with the upper hand. A multinational force is being assembled in the region to take up the fight against Boko Haram. It looks like the U.S. may get involved in subsaharan African affairs.

To what extent is unknown. The idea is to never get bogged down in a quagmire game of hide and seek in the jungle. It doesn't sound fun. Is Boko Haram's pledge meant to strengthen the group, or is it just a clever tactic meant to draw the US into involvement in the region? That's the question of the day that we need to answer before we decide to engage with Boko Haram. On another note, I've found convincing evidence in scripture that the conversation had in the book of Job was between God and an angel of light, not between God and the devil. Take care.