Research Papers/Topics in Political Science And International Relations

MENACE OF CORRUPTION AND ITS SOCIO-POLITICAL CUM ECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS ON NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN SUB-SAHARA AFRICA: THE CASE OF NIGERIA

Abstract: Do the cases of corruption in Sub-Sahara Africa have any implication on national development? Providing a logical answer to this question motivated the call for this paper. Imperatively, the paper examined how the various cases of corruption in Sub-Sahara Africa, specifically; Nigeria have partly influenced national development in the specific areas of socio-political and economic activities. The paper is both descriptive and qualitative, it made use of data gathered ...

Crisis Reflection: Appraising the Effects of Nigeria’s Undemocratic Leadership Character on Her International Image

Abstract: Attempts to address Nigeria’s image crisis over the decades have encountered serious challenges. Not even the pronounced Late Prof. Dora Akunyili’s image rebranding policy of ‘Great Nation, Great People’ could redirect the international perception of the country for better. Thus, the paper investigated how the manifestation of undemocratic leadership character in Nigeria contributed to this endemic quagmire. The paper is descriptive in typology and hinged on q...

Global Terrorism: Appraising The Effect of Boko Haram Menace on Nigeria’s International Security Profile

Abstract: Terrorism arising from Boko Haram menace has been prevalent in Nigeria despite the various efforts of Nigerian government and International Community towards fighting the group. Imperatively, the study examined the effects of Boko Haram menace on Nigeria’s international security profile in the specific areas of her diplomatic relations, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into Nigeria, Military relations, hospitality and foreign perception of Nigeria’s tourist industr...

Problem Of secession Cum Separatism In Nigeria: The Pre-Democracy And Democratic Marginalization Of The Igbos

ABSTRACT: Could the various evidence of marginalization in pre-democracy and democratic era of Nigeria be the major factors that motivated the separatists’ agitation by the Biafra cum Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)? Providing an empirical answer to this problematic statement cum question called for this paper. Imperatively, the paper investigated how the evidence of marginalization rooted in Nigeria pre-democracy and democratic regimes partly contributed to the separ...

SEPARATISTS’ STRATEGY: APPRAISING THE EFFECTS OF IPOB MONDAY SIT-AT-HOME ORDER ON POLITICAL ECONOMY (SOCIO-POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES) OF THE SOUTH-EAST REGION OF NIGERIA

Abstract: The paper examined the effects of IPOB Monday sit-at-home order on political economy of the South-East region of Nigeria. Imperatively, the paper investigated the effects of IPOB Monday sit-at-home on socio-political and economic activities of the Southeast￾Nigeria in the specific areas of commercial activities; market operations, transportations, educational system, Banks, Government institutions among others. The paper is descriptive and aligned with qualitat...

Nigerian Government Responses to the Menace of Boko Haram and Nigeria’s Status in the Global Security Rankings (2009- 2019)

Abstract: Could the various responses cum efforts made by Nigerian government in recent years towards tackling her major security challenge (Boko Haram terrorism) be described as diverse hope of trepidation? Providing a logical answer to this fundamental question necessitated the need for this paper. Hinging on the foregoing, the paper examined the various efforts of Nigerian government towards combating Boko Haram menace in three (3) different regimes and the extent to which the responses...

Diplomatic Immunities and Violation of the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)

Abstract: The paper investigated the immunities given to diplomats in the course of their diplomatic mission and the areas which it has violatedthe United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). Imperatively, the paper examinedthe effects of the abuse of diplomatic immunities as against some of the articles of United Nations'UDHR in the specific areas of right to life, freedom and safety; freedom from slavery; infliction of torture and inhuman treatment; r...

EPIDEMIC OF COUP D'ETAT IN AFRICA: THE RETURN OF MILITARY RULE AMIDST COVID-19

This article traces the various factors responsible for the return of the Khaki Boys in politics across the African continent which is now a common phenomenal in this continent

Multinational Corporations and Corporate Social Responsibility: An Investigation of Shell and their Relationship with their Host Communities in Nigeria

Abstract: Organizations exist to meet set objectives. In order to achieve those set objectives, bearing in mind that organizations do not exist in a vacuum but rather in a society, the relationship between the organization and its social milieu must be cordial and this can be achieved through good corporate social responsibilities. This paper analysed Shell�s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) so as to ascertain if it has in any manner, affected its relationship with its host communities...

CHALLENGES TO UNITED NATIONS EFFORTS TOWARDS ENSURING INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY IN THE POST-COLD WAR ERA

Abstract: Subsequent  to  the  dissolution  of  the  Soviet  Union  on  26  December  1991,  the  cold  war  era were  terminated. This  ushered  the  world  into  the  post-cold  war  era.  The  post-cold  cold  war  era  saw  the  period  of  rapid advancement  in  science  and  technology.  New  security  challenges  began  to  emerge.  Despite  the  United Nations  changing  strategy  to  meet  up  with  the  new  peace  and  secur...

Is Humanitarian Intervention Driven by a Belief in the Idea of Universal Human Rights or a State's Self Interest?

After the holocaust the society of states formulated rules of international engagement which prohibited genocide, mistreatment of civilians, and recognizing basic human rights. (Baylis,2008,985) Among the most important notions of human rights the right of life, liberty, and security preceded all others (Kolb,2003,119), as claimed by the United Nations “Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings, Human rights include the right to life and liberty, the right to work and education�...

THE EMERGENCE OF CHINA AS AN UPCOMING GREAT POWER IN RRELATIONS TO CLASSICAL

THE EMERGENCE OF CHINA AS AN UPCOMING GREAT POWER IN RELATIONS TO CLASSICAL/MODERN REALIST THEORY   BY                                                       AFEEZ TIJANI OSUMAH     DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, INSTITUTE  OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH, CYPRUS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (CIU), THE TURKISH REPUBLIC OF NORTH CYPRUS,(TRNC), PHONE: +(90)5488240563, +(234)7065020634,               E-MAIL:osumahinnocent@y...

Reflections on the Historical Ideology of Enosis in Greek Cypriots Communities

ABSTRACT The study focus on the historical position of gender inequality in Greek Cypriots communities base on enosis and the role of women in it towards politic, education and economic disparities. The study introduces the pattern of analysis with the presentation of the historical events in descriptive evaluation of the central theme into two as impacts on education and politic on the enlightenment of greek Cypriots female students on enosis with a concluding remarks of showing her streng...

The Effect of Cold War Era on the Decline of USSR Sovereignty and Its Relations to Structural Realist

ABSTRACT The study introduces and at the end, reveals the position of structural realist theorist to the effect of cold war era  on the decline of Soviet Union soovereignty as superpower within the international system. The theoretical framework of defensive structural realism championed by Kenneth Waltz (1979) is descriptively presented while the concluding remarks reveals the ideological stands and sole hegemon in the international system.       Keywords: Soviet union, Class struct...