Does the reference to regional hegemony in the African context apply to Nigeria? This study
examines this question in line with increasing claims in academic and diplomatic circles of …

Studies on space strategies, and their military dimensions, are dominated by the
experiences and perspectives of the leading space powers, some of which are covered in …

Since 1994 when South Africa emerged from the doldrums of apartheid isolation, there has
been much contention about the hegemonic profile of South Africa as well as its Nigerian …

Many African nations are increasingly exploring the space frontier in pursuit of their
development and security aspirations, with some 30 space agencies, 41 satellites and …

The increasing importance of soft power in global politics is recognised both in the literature
and among scholars and practitioners of international relations. There is a rich literature on …

Understanding that states' material capabilities must be complemented with subtle power
resources, the competition for global influence is preconditioned, in part, on the soft power …

Military is a dimension of power that has received insufficient attention and mixed reactions
from students of International Relations in Africa. Given the non-lethal orientation of the …

Given its population size, economic strength, military capability and foreign policy directions,
in past years Nigeria has been considered a major regional power in Africa. Clearly, this …

Literature on the substance and ideational value of soft power is not in short supply. In
Africa, although these studies are only beginning to emerge, many aspects of possible soft …

A major requirement for regional power status is the location and deployment of soft power
attributes which may range from culture, political ideology, diplomacy, to sporting …