Over the decades, there has been a recurrent and sustained argument that the Nigerian
state, like its counterparts in Africa and other countries of the developing world …

Does the reference to regional hegemony in the African context apply to Nigeria? This study
examines this question in line with increasing claims in academic and diplomatic circles of …

Far too often, Africans have been up in arms against one another. Cases of the local
population attacking those that are considered 'the others' have occurred in many African …

Over the past decade, the Sahel has experienced endemic poverty and governance failures
in different forms. The region has been confronted with recurrent conflicts, becoming the …

This article examines the viability of mainstream neo-realist international relations
scholarship for understanding regional power dynamics within Africa by offering a critical …

ABSTRACT Boko Haram activities in Nigeria and the larger West African region continue to
attract international attention. This has prompted scholars and policymakers to examine the …

Africa is the epicenter of conflict in the world. Seven of the 12 current United Nations
peacekeeping operations are in Africa, and 80% of its peacekeepers are deployed on the …

Nigeria is experiencing one of the worst periods in its history given the Boko Haram
insurgency, which grew very rapidly in sophistication and lethality over the six-year period …

Nigerian's chequered political history is currently bedevilled by myriads of security
challenges ranging from Boko Haram insurgency, kidnappings and hostage takings …

Boko Haram has perpetrated its terrorist acts within Nigeria and the Lake Chad Basin since
2009. This has drawn local and international attention. The modus operandi of the sect has …