IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

JOURNAL OF POLITICAL SCIENCE AND LEADERSHIP RESEARCH (JPSLR )

E-ISSN 2504-883X
P-ISSN 2695 2432
VOL. 9 NO. 3 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56201/jpslr.v9.no3.2023.pg227.235

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A Tale of Two Tastes: Contradictions of Civil-Military Cooperation in Nigeria

Remi Chukwudi Okeke, Chukwuemeka Vincent Muoneke

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Abstract

This paper delves into the complex and multifaceted landscape of civil-military interactions in Nigeria, uncovering the inherent contradictions that shape this critical relationship and the embedded social identity issues. As a nation with a history marked by sociopolitical turbulence, ethnic diversity and security challenges, Nigeria's civil-military interactions carry profound implications for its stability and continuity as a state. The paper is a contribution to the existing literature by offering a distinctive understanding of the contradictions inherent in civil-military interactions in Nigeria. It underscores the necessity of harmonizing this relationship for the sake of national unity, and effective security strategies. The findings have implications not only for Nigeria but also for countries facing similar challenges globally, thereby inviting further research and policy deliberations to navigate the intricate terrain of civil-military relations in diverse societies.

keywords:

Civil-military relations, civil-military cooperation, civil-military interaction, Nigerian military

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