The causes of instability in Nigeria and implications for the United States
By: Clarence J. Bouchat
Contributors: Army War College (U.S.). Strategic Studies Institute; Army War College (U.S.). Press
Publisher: Strategic Studies Institute and U.S. Army War College Press
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Carlisle, PA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 116
ISBN-13: 9781584875819
Subjects: Political stability; Ethnic conflict; Economic conditions; Politics and government; Foreign relations; Military relations
Description: An understanding of 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.
Notes: "August 2013."

Includes bibliographical references (pages 75-87).

Also available online in PDF format from Strategic Studies Institute (SSI) web site.
Table of contents: title: The political economy of a state in turmoil. The political economy in a Nigerian rentier state; title: The causes of clashes?; title: Nigerian instability; title: Relevant findings. Complicating factors for outside support to Nigeria; title: Three lessons foreigners need to understand when working with Nigerians; title: Recommendations : what the American military can do; title: Conclusion.