Nigeria’s Image Problem and Image-Polishing: Foreign Policy Responses since 1999

by Ibukun David Abstract The inaugural speeches of successive regimes since 1999 show an increasing recognition of Nigeria’s external image problem, especially with key governance indicators like corruption perception and human rights promotion. There is an equally growing awareness of the challenge this national image problem, acquired under decades of military rule, presents to foreign […]

The Challenges Facing Nigeria’s Foreign Policy in the Next Millennium

by Ebenezer Okpokpo Introduction Since Nigeria became independent in 1960 its foreign policy, like that of most other countries, has witnessed successes and failures. The current debate on President Obasanjo’s list of Ambassadorial nominees sent to the Senate for approval provides Nigerian citizens with an opportunity to contribute to the debate on who should be […]

Global Opening for Hungary: A New Beginning for Hungarian Africa Policy?

by István Tarrósy and Péter Morenth Abstract Following the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union it held between January and June 2011, the Hungarian government introduced a new foreign policy strategy of “Global Opening.” As part of this strategic concept, Hungary intends to revitalize linkages with countries of sub-Saharan Africa with which it […]

African Studies Quarterly

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