Will Chad’s Military Tip the Balance in Fight Against Boko Haram?

Chadian troops have played a decisive if at times problematic role in at least two African conflicts in the past few years; northern Mali and the Central African Republic. Some analysts say they may be the region's best hope to turn the tide against Boko Haram, but others are more cautious. The issue has become a hot topic as African leaders prepare to set-up a 7,500 troop regional force to fight the militants. Chad is taking the fight to Boko Haram in Cameroon and...

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