Security in Nigeria - Contemporary Threats and Responses

Nigeria is the most dynamic country on the African continent. Yet the legacy of colonialism, deep-rooted corruption, exposure to climate change and the proliferation of small arms have created a precarious security situation that holds back the country's potential for peace and prosperity. explores the many security threats facing Nigeria and assesses the government's responses to date. With contributors spanning three continents, it provides an original and comprehensive analysis of 'old' and 'new' security threats and offers original solutions to address the crisis.>

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• Authors: Freedom Onuoha, Caroline Varin
• Assisted by: Freedom Onuoha (Editor), Freedom (University of Nigeria) Onuoha (Editor), Caroline Varin (Editor), Caroline (Regent's University London) Varin (Editor), Varin Caroline (Editor)
• Publisher: Tauris, I.B.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.08.2020
• EAN: 9781838604431
• ISBN: 978-1-83860-443-1
• No. of pages: 288
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; Nigeria, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Security (National & International), POLITICAL SCIENCE / Terrorism, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / African, Politics & government, Warfare & defence, Politics and government, Warfare and defence, Criminal law: terrorism law, Terrorism law