The article offers an overview of distinction between human security and wellbeing. It affirms the importance of localized or community led approaches to transforming root causes of violence, which are unique to that context or community. Also, at the core of Nigeria’s many challenges is severed trust in relationships. Rather than prioritizing a military response, both the Nigerian and U.S. governments should focus their efforts on humanitarian assistance and support for local nonviolent alternatives that prevent violence and help to build bridges and trust. These nonmilitarized approaches would tackle root causes and lead to a more secure and healthy civil society. Published by ThirdWay (February 2, 2018). Read more