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1 online resource (vii, 116 pages) |
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computer c rdamedia |
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text file PDF rda |
Note |
"August 2013." |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 75-87). |
Contents |
The political economy of a state in turmoil. The political economy in a Nigerian rentier state -- The causes of clashes? -- Nigerian instability -- Relevant findings. Complicating factors for outside support to Nigeria -- Three lessons foreigners need to understand when working with Nigerians -- Recommendations : what the American military can do -- Conclusion. |
Summary |
An understanding the political economy of Nigeria is needed to reveal the root causes of its many ethnic, religious, economic, and political problems and to address them for the long term. The pressures now weighing on Nigeria could literally fracture the state along deep fault lines if rampant corruption and partisanship continues. As mutually important partners for both of our interests in Africa, the United States should assist in specific but indirect ways to help Nigerians overcome their political economic problems. Within such assistance, the role of the U.S. military is particularly delicate but needed through focused aid to specific programs and sharing of expertise, all best managed through employing units that are regionally aligned to Nigeria or West Africa. |
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Description based on PDF version; title from title screen (viewed on August 20, 2013). |
Subject |
Political stability -- Economic aspects -- Nigeria.
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Ethnic conflict -- Nigeria.
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Nigeria -- Economic conditions -- 1960-
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Nigeria -- Politics and government.
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United States -- Foreign relations -- Nigeria.
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Nigeria -- Foreign relations -- United States.
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United States -- Military relations -- Nigeria.
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Nigeria -- Military relations -- United States.
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Added Author |
Army War College (U.S.). Strategic Studies Institute, issuing body.
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Army War College (U.S.). Press, publisher.
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ISBN |
158487581X |
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9781584875819 |
Standard No. |
NLGGC 364406712 |
Gpo Item No. |
0307-A-31 (online) |
Sudoc No. |
D 101.146:N 56/2 |
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