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Since its emergence in 1960 as an independent state, Nigeria has stood out as the most populous Black country in the world. In Africa’s International Relations in a Globalising World: Perspectives on Nigerian Foreign Policy at Sixty and Beyond, edited by Usman A. Tar and Sharkdam Wapmuk, contributors examine Nigeria’s role within Africa, as well as internationally.
This book shows how Nigeria has used the platforms of international organisations to advance its interests while fulfilling its regional and global obligations. The contributors address areas such as Nigeria’s economic development and policies, Nigeria’s relationship with other countries, and the urgent challenge of countering terrorism in the context of ensuring sustainable development. The COVID-19 pandemic brought to the fore the need for strong global relations and reminded humanity of the importance of multilateral solutions to global problems such as health. The editors and contributors address essential questions such as how well has Nigerian foreign policy and its practice of diplomacy served national interest, and what more needs to be done to assure of better results now and into the future.

Table of Contents

List of Figures and Tables
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgement
List of Abbreviations
Chapter 1: Introduction: Understanding the Trajectory of Nigeria's Foreign Policy- Reflections on Nigeria's Journey from Balewa to Buhari
Usman A. Tar and Sharkdam Wapmuk
Chapter 2: Nigeria's Foreign Policy at 60 and Nation-Building: The Conceptual, Contextual and Theoretical Dimensions
Bola A. Akinterinwa
Chapter 3: Federalism and Nigerian Foreign Policy: Reflections on 60 Years of Statehood - Solomon Ayegba Usman, Najeem Folasayo Salaam and Sharkdam Wapmuk
Chapter 4: Legislative - Executive Relations and Foreign Policy During Obasanjo's Era
Elizabeth Aishatu Bature and Usman A. Tar
Chapter 5: The Interface of Foreign Policy and Elections in Nigeria
Abubakar Mohammed and Sulaiman Y. Balarabe Kura
Chapter 6: Nigeria-Russia Relations: Emerging Dynamics and Prospects of a Strategic Partnership
Warisu Oyesina Alli
Chapter 7: Maintaining Balance in a Whirlwind: Conflicts and Interests in Nigeria-Middle East

Product details

Published Oct 26 2022
Format Hardback
Edition 1st
Extent 312
ISBN 9781793646903
Imprint Lexington Books
Illustrations 1 tables; 1 graphs;
Dimensions 236 x 159 mm
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Anthology Editor

Usman A. Tar

Anthology Editor

Sharkdam Wapmuk

Contributor

Sanya Ojo

Sanya Ojo is Senior Lecturer of Management Studies…

Contributor

Jamiu Oluwatoki

Contributor

Sani Safiyanu

Contributor

Usman A. Tar

Contributor

Sharkdam Wapmuk

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