NIGERIA'S FOREIGN POLICY AND TRANSBORDER CRIME: AN OVERIEW

Transnational crime affects countries' internal security and foreign policy in many ways. This study examines Nigeria's foreign policy and transborder crime's considerable impact. West African nation Nigeria faces drug, human, gun, and cybercrime. These criminal operations threaten t...

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Main Author: OWUDA RASHIDA LAMIDI
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Language:English
Published: Federal University Wukari 2024-05-01
Series:International Studies Journal
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Online Access:https://wissjournals.com.ng/index.php/wiss/article/view/302
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description Transnational crime affects countries' internal security and foreign policy in many ways. This study examines Nigeria's foreign policy and transborder crime's considerable impact. West African nation Nigeria faces drug, human, gun, and cybercrime. These criminal operations threaten the nation's security, diplomatic relations, and global reputation. Nigeria's foreign policy has emphasised non-interference, regional collaboration, and international law. However, rising transborder crime has forced Nigeria to change its policies and become more proactive and collaborative internationally. Multifaceted links exist between transborder crime and foreign policy. First, transborder crime in Nigeria affects its economy and international relations. Diplomatic efforts aim to foster economic growth and regional stability. Transborder crime in Nigeria threatens human security, especially owing to human trafficking and illegal migration. The nation's foreign policy has stressed engagement with international institutions and neighbouring nations to address these acts' root causes. Cross-border crime and terrorism further complicate Nigeria's foreign policy. The dissemination of weaponry by criminal trafficking networks boosts insurgent factions. Nigeria works with neighbours and friends to stop the spread of weapons and fight terrorism. These efforts suggest a stronger, more coordinated foreign policy approach to transnational security. Transborder crime considerably and diversely impacts Nigeria's foreign policy. Illegal actions necessitate a planned and flexible diplomatic strategy. Nigeria's response focuses on regional cooperation, economic growth, and security through bilateral and multilateral relations. While fighting transborder crime, the nation's foreign policy evolution shows its commitment to addressing transnational threats' complex issues.
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spelling doaj-art-c16d06c0768f4a1b8fe63b1c902d88322025-02-10T10:00:36ZengFederal University WukariInternational Studies Journal2756-46492024-05-0181NIGERIA'S FOREIGN POLICY AND TRANSBORDER CRIME: AN OVERIEWOWUDA RASHIDA LAMIDI0PRINClE ABUBAKAR AUDU UNIVERSITY, ANYINGBA, KOGI STATE Transnational crime affects countries' internal security and foreign policy in many ways. This study examines Nigeria's foreign policy and transborder crime's considerable impact. West African nation Nigeria faces drug, human, gun, and cybercrime. These criminal operations threaten the nation's security, diplomatic relations, and global reputation. Nigeria's foreign policy has emphasised non-interference, regional collaboration, and international law. However, rising transborder crime has forced Nigeria to change its policies and become more proactive and collaborative internationally. Multifaceted links exist between transborder crime and foreign policy. First, transborder crime in Nigeria affects its economy and international relations. Diplomatic efforts aim to foster economic growth and regional stability. Transborder crime in Nigeria threatens human security, especially owing to human trafficking and illegal migration. The nation's foreign policy has stressed engagement with international institutions and neighbouring nations to address these acts' root causes. Cross-border crime and terrorism further complicate Nigeria's foreign policy. The dissemination of weaponry by criminal trafficking networks boosts insurgent factions. Nigeria works with neighbours and friends to stop the spread of weapons and fight terrorism. These efforts suggest a stronger, more coordinated foreign policy approach to transnational security. Transborder crime considerably and diversely impacts Nigeria's foreign policy. Illegal actions necessitate a planned and flexible diplomatic strategy. Nigeria's response focuses on regional cooperation, economic growth, and security through bilateral and multilateral relations. While fighting transborder crime, the nation's foreign policy evolution shows its commitment to addressing transnational threats' complex issues. https://wissjournals.com.ng/index.php/wiss/article/view/302TransboaderSecurityCriminalityInternational RelationForeign PolicyNational Interest
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NIGERIA'S FOREIGN POLICY AND TRANSBORDER CRIME: AN OVERIEW
International Studies Journal
Transboader
Security
Criminality
International Relation
Foreign Policy
National Interest
title NIGERIA'S FOREIGN POLICY AND TRANSBORDER CRIME: AN OVERIEW
title_full NIGERIA'S FOREIGN POLICY AND TRANSBORDER CRIME: AN OVERIEW
title_fullStr NIGERIA'S FOREIGN POLICY AND TRANSBORDER CRIME: AN OVERIEW
title_full_unstemmed NIGERIA'S FOREIGN POLICY AND TRANSBORDER CRIME: AN OVERIEW
title_short NIGERIA'S FOREIGN POLICY AND TRANSBORDER CRIME: AN OVERIEW
title_sort nigeria s foreign policy and transborder crime an overiew
topic Transboader
Security
Criminality
International Relation
Foreign Policy
National Interest
url https://wissjournals.com.ng/index.php/wiss/article/view/302
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