More Weapons Won’t Solve Nigeria’s Security Crisis: A nearly $1 billion U.S. arms sale to the country will promote further violence.

The collaborated article analyzes the complexities associated with Nigeria insecurity scenario and explores peacebuilding interventions that transforms root causes of the deteriorating situations. Also, the policy opinion offers recommendations to both the Nigerian and the U.S. governments, in prioritizing contextual and community based or led approaches. Government’s responses must be holistic and strategic, aiming the wellbeing of the society. Published by Foreign Policy (August 18, 2022). Read more.

References in books and other publications: Newswire: Dangerous growth of violent groups confronts new Nigerian President, Revista de Prensa: More Weapons Won’t Solve Nigeria’s Security Crisis, Responsible Statecraft: Nigerian military’s forced abortions raise questions about US aid, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: Will the Invasion of Ukraine Change Russia-Africa Relations?, AfricaNewsBriefs: FREEZE ON WEAPONS SALE TO NIGERIA OVER ‘ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCES’, New York Amsterdam News: Freeze on weapons sale to Nigeria over ‘enforces disappearances’, Book: Frieden und Sicherheit durch mehr Waffen?

Support for the Victims of Boko Haram Must Tackle Roots of Violence

The article proposes that the Nigerian government’s efforts to addressing insurgencies would be far more effective with parallel programs targeting the root causes of violence and terrorism. Published by PeaceVoice (18th July, 2014). Read more

Republished and references: COUNTERPUNCH: Support for the Victims of Boko Haram

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