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International Journal of Politics and Security, 2022
Though previous literature establishes that abuse of drugs may amount to numerous health risks, t... more Though previous literature establishes that abuse of drugs may amount to numerous health risks, they, however, fail to present the extent to which such cases could constitute a threat to national and regional security. Therefore, this research sheds light on the extent to which drug abuse constitutes an existential threat to national security by focusing on the use of Tramadol extending from terrorist organizations to youth in Nigeria and Cameroon. In general, Tramadol is considered an analgesic pill that treats severe and moderate pain. But the outcome of the analysis in this research reveals the extent to which tramadol is prevalent among the terrorist and organized crime groups in Nigeria, and it is the driver of youth violence and heightened crime rates in Cameroonian cities of Douala and Yaounde.
This article sheds more light on the role of states and the bearing which political and elite int... more This article sheds more light on the role of states and the bearing which political and elite interests may have exerted on public support for Boko Haram. It examines the political, socio-economic, and ideological context of the crisis and moves on to map the two dominant de-radicalization approaches; top-down and bottom-up approaches. The article exposes the fault lines of realism’s top-down approaches toward national security in Northern Nigeria and proposes a bottom-up approach as a complement to the earlier top-down model. An evaluation of both approaches reveals that top-down approaches are state-centric and are predisposed to realist techniques of wars centred on threat, use and control of military force. The work specifically argues for a hybrid security model that incorporates both elements on top down and bottom up security approaches. The key theoretical considerations employed in the article relates to micro and macro theories of collective political violence. The theori...
The paper examines the distinctive role played by Turkish formal and informal or structured and s... more The paper examines the distinctive role played by Turkish formal and informal or structured and semi-structured institutions in the formulation and implementation of foreign policy in Africa in the past 16 years. It answers two main questions, how has Turkey been establishing itself as a legitimate actor in Africa? What reasons provide the guidelines for Turkish-African Relations? An institutionalist theoretical approach was employed as a framework for analysis. The outcome of analysis reveals the extent to which issues of classical diplomacy and international politics is no longer the sole prerogative of the ministry of foreign affairs and other state-run institutions. Turkey is now appreciating the changing roles and functions of non-state actors and business organizations in the conduct of foreign affairs. Its image in the region is greatly influenced by structured and semi-structured institutions. Thus, Turkey remains committed to the support of institutional capacities in b...
Journal of International Social Research, Apr 25, 2017
This article contends that, the concept of Humanitarian Intervention that gained wide recognition... more This article contends that, the concept of Humanitarian Intervention that gained wide recognition and acceptance in post-cold war era has lost its value and efficacy due to its inability to meet up with its stated objective in the wake of the recent humanitarian crisis in North African and the Middle East. This paper predominantly reflects on the liberal school of thought that informs the modern principle of Humanitarian Intervention and Responsibility to Protect. The analysis answers the question, "why has the concept of Humanitarian Intervention lost its value amidst recent human atrocities" The analysis cuts across four different cases of humanitarian intervention from 1990s up to date. The cases analyzed suggest that the concept has lost its value and efficacy mainly because military humanitarian intervention has been transformed into a liberal technique of global governance used by powerful states (mostly Permanent Security member states) to pursue their geopolitical and strategic national interest. The article ends by underpinning the need to device new modalities within the UN operational framework that would restrain the political will of P5 member states in matters of humanitarian concerns.
International Journal of Politics and Security, 2022
Though previous literature establishes that abuse of drugs may amount to numerous health risks, t... more Though previous literature establishes that abuse of drugs may amount to numerous health risks, they, however, fail to present the extent to which such cases could constitute a threat to national and regional security. Therefore, this research sheds light on the extent to which drug abuse constitutes an existential threat to national security by focusing on the use of Tramadol extending from terrorist organizations to youth in Nigeria and Cameroon. In general, Tramadol is considered an analgesic pill that treats severe and moderate pain. But the outcome of the analysis in this research reveals the extent to which tramadol is prevalent among the terrorist and organized crime groups in Nigeria, and it is the driver of youth violence and heightened crime rates in Cameroonian cities of Douala and Yaounde.
This article sheds more light on the role of states and the bearing which political and elite int... more This article sheds more light on the role of states and the bearing which political and elite interests may have exerted on public support for Boko Haram. It examines the political, socio-economic, and ideological context of the crisis and moves on to map the two dominant de-radicalization approaches; top-down and bottom-up approaches. The article exposes the fault lines of realism’s top-down approaches toward national security in Northern Nigeria and proposes a bottom-up approach as a complement to the earlier top-down model. An evaluation of both approaches reveals that top-down approaches are state-centric and are predisposed to realist techniques of wars centred on threat, use and control of military force. The work specifically argues for a hybrid security model that incorporates both elements on top down and bottom up security approaches. The key theoretical considerations employed in the article relates to micro and macro theories of collective political violence. The theori...
The paper examines the distinctive role played by Turkish formal and informal or structured and s... more The paper examines the distinctive role played by Turkish formal and informal or structured and semi-structured institutions in the formulation and implementation of foreign policy in Africa in the past 16 years. It answers two main questions, how has Turkey been establishing itself as a legitimate actor in Africa? What reasons provide the guidelines for Turkish-African Relations? An institutionalist theoretical approach was employed as a framework for analysis. The outcome of analysis reveals the extent to which issues of classical diplomacy and international politics is no longer the sole prerogative of the ministry of foreign affairs and other state-run institutions. Turkey is now appreciating the changing roles and functions of non-state actors and business organizations in the conduct of foreign affairs. Its image in the region is greatly influenced by structured and semi-structured institutions. Thus, Turkey remains committed to the support of institutional capacities in b...
Journal of International Social Research, Apr 25, 2017
This article contends that, the concept of Humanitarian Intervention that gained wide recognition... more This article contends that, the concept of Humanitarian Intervention that gained wide recognition and acceptance in post-cold war era has lost its value and efficacy due to its inability to meet up with its stated objective in the wake of the recent humanitarian crisis in North African and the Middle East. This paper predominantly reflects on the liberal school of thought that informs the modern principle of Humanitarian Intervention and Responsibility to Protect. The analysis answers the question, "why has the concept of Humanitarian Intervention lost its value amidst recent human atrocities" The analysis cuts across four different cases of humanitarian intervention from 1990s up to date. The cases analyzed suggest that the concept has lost its value and efficacy mainly because military humanitarian intervention has been transformed into a liberal technique of global governance used by powerful states (mostly Permanent Security member states) to pursue their geopolitical and strategic national interest. The article ends by underpinning the need to device new modalities within the UN operational framework that would restrain the political will of P5 member states in matters of humanitarian concerns.