Religious aspects, National security, Islamic fundamentalism, International cooperation, Violence, Africa, Globalization, Political stability, Boko Haram, Nigeria, Congresses, Terrorism, Prevention, Islam 

This book is a compilation of essays on Contemporary Challenges in Nigeria, Africa and the World. It is a spirited effort to revive public interest in International Affairs, especially among academia and policy makers. The essays are the outcome of the 22nd Annual National Conference of the Nigeria Society of International Affairs (NIA). The issues raised represent an invaluable exploitation and explanation of the challenges that face Nigeria, Africa and the World in Contemporary times.  

Table of Contents
Section 1 – Nigeria
Chapter One
Dynamics of Religious Fundamentalism: A survey of Boko Harm Insurgency in Northern Nigeria by Mahood Omotosho ..................................................P. 1- 22
Chapter Two
State Responses to Domestic Terrorism in Nigeria: The Dilemma of Efficacy by Isaac Terwase Sampson ...........................................................................p. 23 – 50
Chapter Three
Towards a Knowledge Economy for Genuine Transformation in Nigeria: The Crucial Role of Leadership by Chibuzo N. Onuoha ...........................................P. 51 – 68
Chapter Four
Boko Haram and Suicide Terrorism in Nigeria: current Mode and Extrapolations by Freedom C. Onuoha ........................................................................p. 69 – 90
Chapter Five
From Criminal Politics to Full Blown Terrorism in Nigeria: A Historical Perspective by Akubor Emmanuel ...........................................................................P. 91 – 130
Chapter Six
Foreign Policy and Nigerians in Dispora: An Analysis of President Goodluck Jonathan’s Foreign Policy Review (2011) by Adelusi, O.P. & Oluwashakin, A. ...................................................................................................P. 131 – 152
Chapter Seven
Home Economicus and Rampage: Is Poverty the Cause of Terrorism and Political Violence in Nigeria by John Agbonifo ................................................P. 153 – 176
Chapter Eight
Terrorism and Nigerian Federation: Disintegration and Foreign Policy Challenges in the Fourth Republic by Bolaji Omitola ..............................................p. 177 – 200
Chapter Nine
Foreign Policy and Terrorism in Nigeria: An Impact Assessment of the Activities of the Boko Haram Sect on Nigeria’s External Relations by James Jacob & Olusola E. Akintola .......................................................................................P. 201 – 216
Chapter Ten
National Security and the Challenges of Terrorism in Nigeria by Ismaila A. Danjuma ...................................................................................................P. 217 – 238
Chapter Eleven
The Arab Spring and Contemporary Challenges in Nigeria by Alaba Ogunsanwo................................................................................. P. 239 – 254
Chapter Twelve
Heoretical Approaches to be Understanding of the Impact of Domestic Factors on Nigeria’s Foreign Policy by Ferdinand O. Ottoh .................................P. 255 – 274
Section II – Africa
Chapter thirteen
Reciprocity and Nigeria’s African Policy: Beyond the Challenge of Incapacity by Bola A. Akinterinwa ..............................................................................P. 275 – 314
Chapter Fourteen
The African Union and the Challenge of Globalization in the Twenty –First Century by Ogaba Oche ............................................................................P. 315 – 338
Chapter Fifteen
Regional Economic Integration and Potential for Intra-regional Trade Development and Expansion in West Africa by R.I Ako-Nai ....................................P. 339 – 354
Chapter Sixteen
External Power Interest in the Gulf of Guinea: Implication and Imperatives for Nigeria’s Foreign Policy by Chibuzo N. Nwoke ...................................P. 355 – 388
Section III – Global
Chapter Seventeen
Iran’s Nuclear Programme and the Construction of a New Power Structure in the International System by Yahaya Tanko Baba ...................................P. 389 – 410
Chapter Eighteen
State Failure, Terrorism and Global Security: An Appraisal of the New Islamic Radicalism in northern Nigeria by Moses M. Duruji & Faith O. Oviasogie P. 411 – 436
Chapter Nineteen
Philosophical Perspectives on International Peace and Peace Education by Omotoso Sharon Adetutu ...........................................................................P. 437 – 448
Chapter Twenty
International Terrorism and National Security Challenges: The Nigeria Experience by Emmanuel J. C. Duru ...................................................................P. 449 – 464
Chapter Twenty – One
Global Responses to Natural Disasters: A Comparative Study of Fukushima and Ibadan by Doyin Aguoru ................................................................P. 465 – 474
Chapter Twenty Two
Diaspora as an Agenda for Cooperation and Integration: Impact for Community Development by I.A. Adedeji & Akinmusira Massey O. ........................P. 475 – 486
Chapter Twenty Three
South-South Cooperation and Global Rebalancing: The new Realities by Bolarinwa Joshua Olusegun ..........................................................................P. 487 – 506
Chapter Twenty Four
International Climate Change Financing: assessing the Role of the United Nations by Chinasa A. Ugwuanyi .................................................................P. 507 – 520