The politics of violent opposition in collapsing states

Article Abstract:

The nature of rebellion in failing states is considered, focusing on Nigeria to find clues to explain variations in the organization of armed groups as a step towards answering some of the questions. Nigerians have shared a legacy of economic decline, civil violence, and large-scale corruption at the official level.

Political corruption, Rebels

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Deconstructing Abacha: demilitarization and democratic consolidation in Nigeria after the Abacha era

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The 1999 election of Olusegun Obasanjo as president of Nigeria offers equal opportunity between reversion to dictatorship and democratic consolidation. Sani Abacha's dictatorial regime may have created sufficient nuisance to move the nation toward democracy.

Political activity, Democracy, Abacha, Sani

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Catalyzing events, think tanks and American foreign policy shifts: A comparative analysis of the impacts of Pearl Harbor 1941 and 11 September 2001

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Some of the most significant changes to US foreign policy since the attacks of 9/11 are introduced. The impact of Pear Harbor and the role of preexisting liberal internationalist think tanks in furthering their globalist plans are assessed.

United States, International politics, World Trade Center and Pentagon Attacks, 2001, Foreign policy, Antiterrorism measures

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