Ning Yu

Abstract：The Construction of Boko Haram's identity has three elements，Norm，Power，Adjustment，which are based on different interests．These three elements compose the transformation process of “Ideal world — Actions —Reality”．In the ideological narrative of anti-Western modern civilization，theestablishment of Islamic State of Caliphate and violent jihad，the existence of cultural criticism，ethnic identity and opportunity factors have all shaped Boko Haram's normative identity．Under the power identity，in the game with the government，it's name，“appearance”，faction and affiliation are always in change，and it has established an organizational structure that transforms from “Hierarchical Structure” to “Network Structure”.Under the adjusted identity，Boko Haram has successively the tendency of community governance and verbal violence，“war economy ”，returning to the community and“Islamicization”.Analyzing the identity composition and strategic choices of Boko Haram will be helpful to understand the operation mode and struggle methods of this organization，and provide certain inspiration for wipingout the organization. Attaching importance to the deconstruction of the identity elements of the Boko Haram is conducive to the targeted use of military pressure and returning to the original intention of national governance，thereby eliminating the basis for mobilization of extremist organizations.