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WEEK 9
TOPIC: NIGERIAN FOREIGN POLICY
CONTENT
- Meaning of Foreign policy
- Factors affecting Nigerians foreign policy
- Aims and objectives of Nigerians foreign policy
- Nigerian foreign policy since independence
- Non-alignment
- Nigeria and non-alignment
SUBTOPIC 1: MEANING OF FOREIGN POLICY
Foreign policy refers to the strategy and tactics employed by a state in conducting her relationship with other states while pursuing her national interest.
It can also be referred to as a set of objectives which a government seeks to achieve through its relations with governments of other countries and international organizations.
FACTORS AFFECTING NIGERIA’S FOREIGN POLICY
- History: Nigeria has a strong link with Britain and some western European powers due to her colonial experience.
- Geographical location: the location of Nigeria in west Africa determines her relationship with other countries.
- Population: Nigeria is a diverse country with large population. This affects her foreign policy.
- National interest: security of lives, territorial integrity and socio-economic developments are part of Nigeria National interest influence her foreign policy.
- National resources: Nigeria has one of the largest concentrations of natural resources in the world. This greatly influences her foreign policy.
- Public opinion: The general views of the people of Nigeria are often considered in her foreign policy objectives.
- Military strength: Nigeria has relative military capabilities in Africa. This has been used to influence her foreign policy.
- Membership of Nigeria in international organisation e.g AU, ECOWAS etc.
- International laws, conventions and treaties.
- The type of government in power can affect Nigerian foreign policy.
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