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Book SynopsisCameroon–Nigeria Relations: Trends and Perspectives, edited by Osita Agbu and C. Nna-Emeka Okereke, examines various aspects of Cameroon-Nigeria relations since their attainment of independence in 1960. The Cameroon and Nigerian contributors contextualize core topical issues that have featured prominently in the course of bilateral relations between both countries, ranging from theoretical underpinnings to understanding the dynamics of Cameroon-Nigeria relations, to contending issues and areas of mutual interests driving diplomatic relations between them. The book reveals trends and dynamics while also accommodating divergent perspectives that demonstrate how theories can be applied to achieve real results. Of significant import is the prognosis that stimulates concerns for the future of Cameroon-Nigeria relations bearing in mind the strategic position of both countries in West and Central Africa. This book is an indispensable resource for scholars, diplomats, and foreign policy actors that will enrich understanding and inform opinions on charting future courses for healthy bilateral relations between Cameroon and Nigeria.
Table of ContentsList of Figures and Tables
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
List of Abbreviations
Introduction
C. Nna-Emeka Okereke and Osita Agbu
- Bilateralism and Inter-State Relations: Theoretical and Conceptual Explanations
Bernard Nwosu and Chinyere Ibeh
- The ‘Good Neighbour Policy’ and Cameroon-Nigeria Relations
Osita Agbu
- Foreign Policy Options for Socio-Cultural and Economic Development between Cameroon and Nigeria 1960-1992
Primus Fonkeng
- Border Policies and Border Communities in Post-Independence Cameroon andNigeria: The Ejagham Communities in Perspective
Raphael Achou Etta
- Cameroon-Nigeria Bilateral Economic Relations
Adeola Caroline Akindoju
- The Role of External Actors in Cameroon-Nigeria Relations
Tola Odubajo
- Analysing Cameroon’s Role in the Biafra-Nigeria War (1967-1970)
Greg Fah Fombo and C. Nna-Emeka Okereke
- Managing National Interests in Evolving Security Environment between
Cameroon and Nigeria: A Historical Review
C. Nna-Emeka Okereke and Greg Fah Fombo
- Understanding Security Relations and Defence Cooperation between Cameroon and Nigeria
- Nna-Emeka Okereke and Roger Kuitche
- Counterterrorism and Counter Insurgency Engagements of Cameroon-Nigeria Along Common Border Areas
Usman A Tar and Nufaisa Garba Ahmed
- Smuggling of Crude Oil and Petroleum Products across Cameroon-Nigeria Borders
Freedom Chukwudi Onuoha and Jasper Chidiebube Uche
- Environmental Governance and Related Human Security Issues in Nigeria-Cameroon Relations: Lagdo Dam in Perspective
Christian Ichite and Olanrewaju Lateef Yusuf
- Maritime Domain Management and National Security: Cameroon-Nigeria Boundary in Perspective
Patrick Chibueze Nwatu
- Cameroon-Nigeria Diplomatic Relations: Bakassi Crisis and International Court of
Justice Decisions in Perspective
Osita Agbu
- The Bakassi Question: Beyond the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Verdict
Sharkdam Wapmuk and Solomon Ayegba Usman
- Cameroon-Nigeria Relations in the Light of Anglophone Crisis
C. Nna-Emeka Okereke and Obinna Ukaeje
- Cameroon-Nigeria Bilateral Relations: Some Informed Projections
C. Nna-Emeka Okereke and Osita Agbu
- Cameroon-Nigeria Relations: A Select Annotated Bibliography
Pamela Ogwuazor Momah
Index
About the Editors and Contributors
