Nigeria-South Africa Relations and Regional Hegemonic Competence , 1st ed. 2019 Advances in African Economic, Social and Political Development Series

This book examines the relations between Nigeria and South Africa and their implications for regional influence across the African continent. With the largest and third largest economies in the region and a historical status as the major peacemakers on the continent, it is often argued that Africa?s fate is directly linked to the success or failure of these regional powers. While there is widespread reference to each state?s capabilities and regional influence in the extant literature, little analysis is offered on relations between Nigeria and South Africa and their impact on regional governance and provision of public goods on the continent. This book attempts to fill the gap by engaging issues such as the hegemonic competence of the states, their credentials for a permanent seat at the UNSC, their efforts towards regional integration, and their efforts towards combating the dark side of globalization including climate change, drug trafficking and xenophobia. It also engages a gender perspective to these states? relations as well as their experiences of transitional justice. Providing an in-depth comparative analysis of the two so called African powerhouses, this volume will be of interest to policy-makers, academics and students interested in Nigeria and South Africa?s foreign policy, regional powerhood, and the African peace, security, and development agenda.

Chapter 1: Internal, Regional and External Impediments to Nigeria and South Africa's Regional Hegemonic Competence.- Chapter 2:  African Powerhouses: A Decolonial Critique of Nigeria's and South Africa's Perceived Economic and Political Strengths in the Modern Word-System.- Chapter 3:  South Africa and Nigeria Eligibility for a Permanent Seat on the UNSC.- Chapter 4: Nigeria-South Africa Relations in the Context of Climate Change: Prospects and Challenges.- Chapter 5: Climactic Change, Innovation and Conflict Prevention: Pastoral Pressures and Adaptation in Nigeria and South.- Chapter 6: From Economic Diplomacy to Pan-African Identity: Exploring Nigeria-South Africa Cooperation for Continental Integration and Development in Africa.- Chapter 7: Nigeria and South Africa in Sub-Regional Peace and Security Agenda: A Comparison.- Chapter 8: Globalization, Migration and the Plight of Nigerians in South Africa.- Chapter 9: Africa's Emerging Giants and the Drug Scourge: Exploring a Nigeria-South African Bilateral Partnership.- Chapter 10:  South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission and Nigeria's Oputa Panel: Comparison, Lessons and the Future of Truth Commissions in Africa.

Oluwaseun Tella holds a doctorate in Political Science. His research interests include soft power, foreign policy, peace and conflict studies, comparative politics, regional politics and global politics.