The goal of this presentation is to review the literature regarding transnational terrorism. We hope to identify four aspects of terrorism within the United States, the Middle East and Nigeria. We will explore homeland attacks and recruitment in the United States, the Middle East as an active site of terrorist origins, and Nigeria where the terrorist group Boko Haram has violated the country’s safety and rights. First we will look at the history of terrorism and its origins. Second, we will discuss the environmental and psychological factors that lead to the formation of terrorist groups and the goals behind their actions. Third, our presentation will discuss the recruitment tactics of radical terrorist groups and the efforts used in persuading individuals to join forces. Lastly, we will discuss the human rights violations that are committed through terrorist acts. Through providing awareness and education of these four main aspects of terrorism, we strive to provide practical application for community and global efforts
