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State Failure, Terrorism and Global Security: An Appraisal of the New Islamic Radicalism in Northern Nigeria

Duruji, M. M. and Oviasogie, F.O. (2014) State Failure, Terrorism and Global Security: An Appraisal of the New Islamic Radicalism in Northern Nigeria. In: Contemporary Challenges in Nigeria, Africa and the World. The Nigerian Institute of International Affairs 13-15 Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos., 13-15 Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, pp. 413-434. ISBN 978-002-122-1

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Abstract

The magnitude of the disaster of September 11, 2001 brought to bear a general recognition that terrorism is a global problem that required urgent attention. The response was a war on terror against groups defined as a murderous oppressive, violent and hateful whose. Islamic radicalism is fingered as responsible and seen as a threat to peace, security and prosperity of the global community. However, it has become a common refrain that failed states are the fertile grounds for terrorism which threatens national security and invariably the global security as well. Nigeria, is one such state where elements of failure has given rise to groups like Boko Haram Group that use terror and violent agitation for making demand on the state. This study examines how this characterization has impacted on in making the country breeding ground of terrorism.

Item Type: Book Section
Subjects: H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Social Sciences
Depositing User: Mrs Patricia Nwokealisi
Date Deposited: 09 Aug 2016 11:50
Last Modified: 09 Aug 2016 12:09
URI: http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/6781

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