Africa’s International Relations in a Globalising World

Africa’s International Relations in a Globalising World: Perspectives on Nigerian Foreign Policy at Sixty and Beyond address essential questions about Nigeria’s foreign policy such as how well the policy and its practice of diplomacy have served national interest, and what more needs to be done to assure of better results now and into the future.

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.

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 Relations

Jamiu Oluwatoki

Chapter 8: Nigeria and the ECOWAS: Beyond 45 Years of Regional Integration Efforts

Freedom Chukwudi Onuoha and Joseph Chukwunonso Akogwu

Chapter 9:Placing Diaspora Policy at the Heart of Nigeria’s Foreign Policy

Sanya Ojo

Chapter 10: Peacekeeping as an Instrument of Nigerian Foreign Policy in Africa: An Appraisal of the Impacts and Challenges

Sani Safiyanu

Chapter 11: African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) and Economic Integration in Africa: Implications for Nigeria

Okojokwu Kennedy Ogbole and Iloh Judithmary Ogochukwu

Chapter 12: Conclusion: Circumventing Contemporary Challenges and Future Trajectories for Nigerian Foreign Policy Beyond COVID-19

Sharkdam Wapmuk and Usman A. Tar

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