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Nigerian Security

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Despite Nigeria’s critical position in African security, academics and policymakers globally often overlook the gravity of its security challenges. This book examines Nigeria’s survival and its imp...
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  • 01 November 2025
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Despite Nigeria’s critical position in African security, academics and policymakers globally often overlook the gravity of its security challenges. This book examines Nigeria’s survival and its implications on international security.

It uses the Nigerian case to contribute to a broader understanding of how great powers relate with small powers, such as most African states. The Nigerian case contributes to the body of literature that integrates small/minor powers into realist studies in International Relations. The empirical and theoretical contributions offer insights for developing more effective policies to address the security challenges outlined in the book.

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Price: $41.95
Pages: 238
Publisher: Bristol University Press
Imprint: Bristol University Press
Publication Date: 01 November 2025
ISBN: 9781529245868
Format: Paperback
BISACs: POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General, International relations, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Security (National & International), POLITICAL SCIENCE / Geopolitics, Military and defence strategy, Geopolitics
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‘This forthcoming book, Nigerian Security: The Tragedy of Latent Great Powers, is a timely and compelling work that interrogates why Nigeria, despite its immense population, resources, and strategic position, continues to punch below its weight in international security. By weaving together rich empirical evidence and realist theoretical insights, the author powerfully situates Nigeria’s struggles within broader international security debates. The book is an indispensable resource for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners seeking to understand the paradox of Nigeria’s latent power and the persistent tragedy of its unrealized potential.’ Freedom C. Onuoha, University of Nigeria
Manu Lekunze is Lecturer in International Relations at the University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom.

1. Introduction

2. International Security

3. Complicated Heterogeneity

4. Incapable Government

5. Deficient Economics

6. A Minor Power

7. A Latent Hegemon

8. Regional Disorder

9. Clash of Interests

10. Intrastate Competition

11. Ethnic Nationalism

12. Realism and Africa

13. Conclusion