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Terrorism And Nigerian
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1.7 Definition of terms
Global security:is the efforts taken by the community of nations to protect against threats which are transnational in nature.
Security:this
is an investmentvehicle offered by an insurance company, that
guarantees a stream of fixed payments over the life of the annuity.
Terrorism:as
calculated, politically motivated violence perpetrated against
noncombatant targets by subnational groups or clandestine agents,
usually intended to influence an audience.
Foreign policy:is the
manner and objectives that are important for establishing and
maintaining relationships with other countries and people of other
lands.
Policy:A plan or course of action, as of a
government,politicalparty, or business,intended to
influenceanddeterminedecisions,actions,andothermatters
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INTRODUCTION 1.1. Background of the study Terrorism is defined as
calculated, politically motivated violence perpetrated against
noncombatant targets by subnational groups or clandestine agents,
usually intended to influence an audience. The Federal Bureau of
Investigation (FBI) also defines terrorism as “the unlawful use of force
or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a
government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in
furtherance of political or social objectives.†The problem of terrorism
and global security has become substantial points of contention in
putting in place foreign policy of nations across the globe. Recent
researches have revealed that such challenges as, social, economic,
political and technological factors that spin around the hub ofglobal
security matters have been seriously undermined by dangerous acts of
terrorism. Thisis because terrorism in which ever from poses an alarming
kind of violence and threat in thecontemporary world, which constitutes
great hindrance to free flow relationship that existamongst nations. In
Nigeria for instance the cause of terrorism ranges from
religiousextremism, perceived oppression and nationalist separatist or
ethnic considerations that nodoubt have greatly impacted on the Nigerian
foreign policy. The secure position of a state with oil Niger Delta,
theimpact of terrorism and global security on Nigerian foreign policy
measures to combatterrorism and enhance global security. The rise of
terrorism in Nigeria owing to the rise of Islamic fundamentalism in
Northern Nigeria has greatly washed out the country’s foreign policy
drive. The activitiesBoko Haram in Nigeria have led to negative
reactions from groups and nations that have been affected by its
activities in the country thereby leading to deterioration of foreign
relations of these countries with Nigeria. Terrorist acts in Nigeria by
Boko Haram and other groups have generated so much interest from the
international community raising questions as to the potency of
government’s strategy to deal with the menace. This is because the
audacity of the group has continued unabated amidst government claims of
winning the war, every day casualty’s increase at alarming rates after
each attack making the general public to lose confidence in the system.
1.2. Statement of the problem Nigeria has been caught in the web as
terrorist acts are now a regular attribute which has affected its image
abroad. This has led to capital flight as many nations have withdrawn
their presence in the country making government to lose revenue at an
alarming rate. Incidences of abduction and bombings in Nigeria have made
the country lose its 6th position as a leading oil exporting country to
Angola in 2011. (Ojukwu, 2011). Enshrined in the foreign policy
objective of Nigeria is Economic Diplomacy which is one of the pivots of
the Transformation Agenda under the Jonathan Administration (Okoro,
2013). Economic diplomacy is aimed at wooing investors from other
countries to invest in Nigeria. The recent security problem in the
country has frustrated this goal because instability and violence has
led to balance of trade deficits especially in Northern Nigeria One of
the glaring effects of terrorism on foreign policy is that most
countries do not look at Nigeria as a serious minded nation to establish
an economic agreement with. Hence most acts of terrorism have often
times been politicized and facts distorted by government officials for
personal gains. Apart from the economic effects of terrorism, the psyche
of Nigerians has also been affected in their everyday life as visiting
public places have become dreadful. The productivity ratio of the
citizenry has also been reduced which has limited the country’s growth
and development, many Nigerians are now suffering from Post-Traumatic
Stress Disorders as a result of terrorist acts that have affected them
psychologically. Abduction and kidnapping which is one of the tactics of
terrorist groups in Nigeria has made foreign country’s to issue travel
advice to their citizens against traveling to Nigeria. The tourism
industry is the worse hit as it has lost some of its foreign exchange
earnings due to a high drop in the patronage of its activities.
International organizations such as DFID, USAID, and UNICEF etc have
withdrawn support from troubled spots in the country thereby making it
difficult for the locals to access essential health and educational
programmes which they benefited from in no small measure.
1.3.
Objectives of the study The major aim of this research is to examine the
impact of terrorism on Nigerian foreign policy. To examine the rise of
terrorism in Nigeria and also look at the Foreign Relations Policy of
government amidst the security challenges posed by the obnoxious trend
and also the measures taken by government to pre-empt its expansion and
continue threats to live and property with recommendations drawn
forthwith. 1.4. Research questions 1. What is the impact of terrorism on
Nigerian foreign policy?
1.5 Significance of the study The paper will
assist the government in tackling and reducing, if not stopping
terrorism in Nigeria.
1.6 Scope/Limitations of the study The scope of
this study centers on terrorism and Nigerian foreign policy. Limitations
of study Financial constraint- Insufficient fund tends to impede the
efficiency of the researcher in sourcing for the relevant materials,
literature or information and in the process of data collection
(internet, questionnaire and interview). Time constraint- The researcher
will simultaneously engage in this study with other academic work. This
consequently will cut down on the time devoted for the research work.
1.7 Definition of terms Global security:is the efforts taken by the
community of nations to protect against threats which are transnational
in nature. Security:this is an investmentvehicle offered by an insurance
company, that guarantees a stream of fixed payments over the life of
the annuity. Terrorism:as calculated, politically motivated violence
perpetrated against noncombatant targets by subnational groups or
clandestine agents, usually intended to influence an audience. Foreign
policy:is the manner and objectives that are important for establishing
and maintaining relationships with other countries and people of other
lands. Policy:A plan or course of action, as of a
government,politicalparty, or business,intended to
influenceanddeterminedecisions,actions,andothermatters
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