A Sleeping Giant? , 1st ed. 2021 Nigeria's Domestic and International Politics in the Twenty-First Century Advances in African Economic, Social and Political Development Series

This edited volume explores Nigeria?s domestic and international politics and its implications for the country?s national development and international status. Coinciding with the twenty year anniversary of Nigeria?s return to democratic rule, this volume considers the state of democracy in Nigeria and examines its successes and challenges with a view towards offering possible solutions for the country?s future development. The first half of the volume addresses domestic politics, focusing on current issues such as the 2019 elections, Nigerian federalism, media, state-civil society relations, and Boko Haram terrorism. The second half looks at Nigeria?s relations with its African neighbors, discussing the relationships between Nigeria and South Africa, Egypt, Ghana, and Cameroon, among others.

Oluwaseun Tella is Director, The Future of Diplomacy, Institute for the Future of Knowledge, University of Johannesburg, South Africa. He holds a doctorate in Political Science. His research interests include soft power, foreign policy, Nigeria-South Africa Relations, peace and conflict studies, comparative politics, African politics, and global politics. 

Explores Nigeria’s domestic and international politics since its return to democracy

Discusses critical topics such as the 2019 elections, Nigerian federalism, and state-civil society relations

Focuses on African states