Nigerian Foreign Policy 60 Years After Independence

by Usman A. Tar (Editor), Sharkdam Wapmuk (Editor)

This book covers critical issues in Nigeria’s external relations since 1960. As an independent nation, Nigeria has stood out as the most populous black country in the world and contributed immensely to the search for solutions to pressing international issues, notably in Africa affairs. Nigeria has also participated actively in global affairs and used the platform of international organisation to advance her national interests, cognisant also of its regional and global obligations and responsibilities. Contributors to this thought-provoking book make a strong case for Nigeria to press for a foreign policy that puts Nigerian people at the centre. One of the strong points also emanating from the contributors of this book is the imperative for Nigeria to address domestic challenges that continue to impinge on the country’s external image.

478 pages, Hardcover

Published January 31, 2023

About the author

Usman A. Tar is professor of political science and defense studies, and head of the Center for Defense Studies and Documentation at the Nigerian Defense Academy.