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When did Nigeria gain independence?

1960

What is the basis of Nigeria's foreign policy, according to successive governments?

National interest

Who described Nigeria's national interest as being ambiguous?

Folarin (2014)

What is the relationship between national interest and foreign policy?

National interest forms the bedrock of a nation's foreign policy Signup and view all the answers

What is the main question this paper aims to answer?

Is Nigeria's foreign policy driven by her national interest? Signup and view all the answers

Who agrees with Folarin on the absence of national interest in Nigeria's foreign policy?

Dan-Fulani (2014) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of national interest in international relations?

It affects a nation's relation in the international scene Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of Nigeria's foreign policy, according to successive governments?

To promote national interest Signup and view all the answers

What guides the foreign policy formulation of every sovereign country?

National interest Signup and view all the answers

Who have largely determined and defined Nigeria's national interests?

The various leaderships that have ruled the country Signup and view all the answers

What were some of Nigeria's foreign policy goals from 1960?

Decolonization, Pan-African solidarity, and world peace Signup and view all the answers

What was national interest under Babangida's administration?

National security Signup and view all the answers

What document gave an overview of Nigeria's foreign policy?

The Vision 2020 document Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key goals mentioned in the 1979 and 1999 Constitutions?

Promotion of African Unity Signup and view all the answers

What is the central concept to foreign policy formulation and implementation according to Adeniji (1992)?

National interest Signup and view all the answers

What does Palmerston mean by national interest?

A state of affairs valued solely for its benefit to the nation Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by acting in the national interest according to Adeniran (1983)?

Taking action that improves the political situation, economic and social well-being, health, and culture of the people Signup and view all the answers

Why do policies that benefit the people matter in the national interest?

Because they improve the people's lot and prevent domination by other countries Signup and view all the answers

How does Adeniran's conceptualization of national interest differ from Nigeria's foreign policy?

Adeniran's national interest prioritizes people's benefit, whereas Nigeria's foreign policy lacks a clear definition of national interest Signup and view all the answers

How do advanced Western countries approach foreign policy?

Within the rubric of their national interest, which is people-centered Signup and view all the answers

What is the theoretical compass of this paper?

The theory of state capture Signup and view all the answers

What is a major flaw in Nigeria's foreign policy according to the text?

Lack of a clear definition of national interest Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of Nigeria's foreign policy goals in the early 1960s?

Decolonization, Pan-African solidarity, national economic development, and world peace Signup and view all the answers

What was the first challenge that coincided with Nigeria's foreign policy goals?

The nature and methods of African unity Signup and view all the answers

What was the second challenge that coincided with Nigeria's foreign policy goals?

The issue of decolonization Signup and view all the answers

What was the third challenge that coincided with Nigeria's foreign policy goals?

The strategy for economic development Signup and view all the answers

What was the fourth challenge that coincided with Nigeria's foreign policy goals?

World peace Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of Nigeria's decolonization efforts?

To assist dependent territories in Africa to attain full independence Signup and view all the answers

Why was it important for Nigeria to consider economic development strategies?

To be free from the contending ideological blocs Signup and view all the answers

What was the ultimate goal of Nigeria's African unity efforts?

To achieve the feeling of oneness among African peoples Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the book edited by Farris, which discusses Nigeria's contributions to peace, democracy, and development?

Nigeria at fifty: Contributions to peace, democracy, and development Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept discussed by Kaufmann and Vicente in their 2005 paper?

Legal Corruption Signup and view all the answers

What gift did Buhari give to Niger Republic, according to Lambo, Angbulu, and Odeniyi's 2022 report?

N1.1bn SUVs Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote the essay 'Prometheus as Good Samaritan: Nigeria's bilateral and multilateral assistance since independence'?

Mailafia O. Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of Morgenthau's 1989 book?

Politics Among Nations the Struggle for Power and Peace Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of Nuamah's 2003 book?

Nigeria's foreign policy after the Cold War: Domestic, regional and external influences Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote the editorial 'Nigeria's foreign policy after the Cold War' in 2022?

Nigerian Tribune Editorial Signup and view all the answers

What is the ISSN of the African Journal of Politics and Administrative Studies (AJPAS)?

2787-0367 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

National Interest and Foreign Policy

A country's national interest greatly affects its foreign policy, and a disconnect between the two can impact international relations.
Nigeria's foreign policy is claimed to be based on national interest, but this concept is often ambiguous and lacks a clear definition.
Folarin (2014) and Dan-Fulani (2014) argue that Nigeria's national interest is unclear, which affects its foreign policy.

Definition of National Interest

According to Palmerston, national interest refers to a state of affairs valued solely for its benefit to the nation.
Adeniran (1983) defines national interest as actions taken to improve the political, economic, and social well-being of the people.

Nigeria's Foreign Policy

Nigeria's foreign policy goals include decolonization, Pan-African solidarity, national economic development, and world peace.
The 1999 Constitution and Vision 2020 document elaborate on Nigeria's national interest in the context of foreign policy.
Under Babangida's administration, national interest was equated with national security.

Challenges to Nigeria's Foreign Policy

The first challenge is the nature and methods of African unity, including the approach to achieving African unity and tackling regional problems.
The second challenge is decolonization, including assisting remaining dependent territories in Africa to gain independence.
The third challenge is the strategy for economic development, including addressing capital and technical skill shortages.
The fourth challenge is world peace.

Theoretical Compass

The paper adopts the theory of state capture as its theoretical compass, which guides foreign policy formulation.

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