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Author Bouchat, Clarence J., author.

Title The causes of instability in Nigeria and implications for the United States [electronic resource] / Clarence J. Bouchat.

Publication Info. Carlisle Barracks, PA : Strategic Studies Institute and U.S. Army War College Press, 2013.

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 Axe Federal Documents Online  D 101.146:N 56/2    ---  Available
Description 1 online resource (vii, 116 pages)
text txt rdacontent
computer c rdamedia
online resource cr rdacarrier
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.
Note Description based on PDF version; title from title screen (viewed on August 20, 2013).
Subject Political stability -- Economic aspects -- Nigeria.
Ethnic conflict -- Nigeria.
Nigeria -- Economic conditions -- 1960-
Nigeria -- Politics and government.
United States -- Foreign relations -- Nigeria.
Nigeria -- Foreign relations -- United States.
United States -- Military relations -- Nigeria.
Nigeria -- Military relations -- United States.
Added Author Army War College (U.S.). Strategic Studies Institute, issuing body.
Army War College (U.S.). Press, publisher.
ISBN 158487581X
9781584875819
Standard No. NLGGC 364406712
Gpo Item No. 0307-A-31 (online)
Sudoc No. D 101.146:N 56/2

 
    
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