TERRORISM AND POLITICS IN NIGERIA

Terrorism in Nigeria has cast a long and dark shadow over the nation's quest for political stability, social harmony, and economic development. This abstract offers a comprehensive overview of the intricate and complex relationship between terrorism and politics in Nigeria, emphasizing the pre...

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Main Author: MUHAMMED GADDAFI YUSUF
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Federal University Wukari 2023-12-01
Series:International Studies Journal
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Online Access:https://wissjournals.com.ng/index.php/wiss/article/view/231
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description Terrorism in Nigeria has cast a long and dark shadow over the nation's quest for political stability, social harmony, and economic development. This abstract offers a comprehensive overview of the intricate and complex relationship between terrorism and politics in Nigeria, emphasizing the pressing need to establish a state of sustainable peace and security. The historical backdrop reveals the emergence of groups like Boko Haram and militant factions in the Niger Delta, underscoring the importance of understanding the roots of this enduring crisis. While Nigeria has employed various counterterrorism strategies, their effectiveness and broader political ramifications demand careful analysis to guide the pursuit of sustainable peace. These dynamics require a holistic approach to addressing the menace. The impact of terrorism on Nigerian politics, from influencing electoral processes to shaping governance and policy decisions, is a central concern, the theoretical frame work that anchored the study is the Greed and Grievances theory. The findings of the study highlight the intricate relationship between terrorism and politics in Nigeria, underlining the complex interplay between these two forces. Lastly, the research investigates the cultural and socioeconomic factors that contribute to the persistence of terrorism, going beyond religious or ideological motivations. It concludes by highlighting the imperative for a multidimensional approach to address these complexities and collaboratively work towards a more secure and peaceful Nigeria.
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spelling doaj-art-68415e25a44d41ae857654abc4bb4be72025-02-10T10:00:49ZengFederal University WukariInternational Studies Journal2756-46492023-12-0174TERRORISM AND POLITICS IN NIGERIAMUHAMMED GADDAFI YUSUF0Institute For Peace And Conflict Resolution, Abuja Terrorism in Nigeria has cast a long and dark shadow over the nation's quest for political stability, social harmony, and economic development. This abstract offers a comprehensive overview of the intricate and complex relationship between terrorism and politics in Nigeria, emphasizing the pressing need to establish a state of sustainable peace and security. The historical backdrop reveals the emergence of groups like Boko Haram and militant factions in the Niger Delta, underscoring the importance of understanding the roots of this enduring crisis. While Nigeria has employed various counterterrorism strategies, their effectiveness and broader political ramifications demand careful analysis to guide the pursuit of sustainable peace. These dynamics require a holistic approach to addressing the menace. The impact of terrorism on Nigerian politics, from influencing electoral processes to shaping governance and policy decisions, is a central concern, the theoretical frame work that anchored the study is the Greed and Grievances theory. The findings of the study highlight the intricate relationship between terrorism and politics in Nigeria, underlining the complex interplay between these two forces. Lastly, the research investigates the cultural and socioeconomic factors that contribute to the persistence of terrorism, going beyond religious or ideological motivations. It concludes by highlighting the imperative for a multidimensional approach to address these complexities and collaboratively work towards a more secure and peaceful Nigeria. https://wissjournals.com.ng/index.php/wiss/article/view/231TerrorismPolitical violencePolitical greedProliferation of small arms and light weaponsSustainable peace
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TERRORISM AND POLITICS IN NIGERIA
International Studies Journal
Terrorism
Political violence
Political greed
Proliferation of small arms and light weapons
Sustainable peace
title TERRORISM AND POLITICS IN NIGERIA
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title_short TERRORISM AND POLITICS IN NIGERIA
title_sort terrorism and politics in nigeria
topic Terrorism
Political violence
Political greed
Proliferation of small arms and light weapons
Sustainable peace
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