{"product_id":"nigeria-africa-and-the-united-states-9781498545358","title":"Nigeria Africa and the United States","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe U.S. Department of Defense is fighting a new shadow war in Africa. Africa is the battlefield of tomorrow, and the United States military is spreading secret wars in the continent. This book explores how and why this has happened. Since the beginning of the twentieth century, the formulation of the United States policy towards Africa has always been based on the strategic importance of the natural resources of Africa and how these can be used in the national interests of the United States. However, most Americans gave very little thought to Africa, but instead referred to it as the Dark Continent, not only because its peoples are dark-skinned, but also because it was unknown to them. Africa is no longer dark, but is rather becoming one of the lions on the move. This book examines and analyzes Nigeria and U.S. policy on the continent since the Cold War. It looks at Nigeria and the challenges facing the country, including problems of development, good governance, and security. It part\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this skillfully woven exposition, Abegunrin has provided us a scholarly interrogation of the web of forces that have collectively shaped U.S. interests in Nigeria and in Africa at large in recent times. The author draws on extensive knowledge, judicious use of sources, and good research to produce a readable, interesting, informative, and refreshing perspective on the subject. This book is a compelling read, not just for scholars, but for anyone interested in issues confronting contemporary Africa and its relations with the United States. -- Adebayo Oyebade, Tennessee State University\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1: Nigeria: Africa’s Regional Power Chapter 2: Nigeria-United States Relations: From Ambivalence to Partnership Chapter 3: Challenges of Democracy, Good Governance, and Security in the Age of Terrorism: Boko Haram Terrorist in Nigeria Chapter 4: Boko Haram and the United States Reactions to Terrorism in Nigeria Chapter 5: The New Nigerian Immigrants and Their Economic Activities in the United States Chapter 6: United States and Unequal International Economic Relations: Africa as A Victim Chapter 7: The Clinton Administration and African Growth and Opportunity Act Chapter 8: The Bush Administration and United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) Chapter 9: The Obama Administration and U.S. Policy Towards Africa: A New Direction?","brand":"Lexington Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51040741458263,"sku":"9781498545358","price":85.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781498545358.jpg?v=1750947691","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/nigeria-africa-and-the-united-states-9781498545358","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}