The assumption of the realist theory that survival and self-interest without more are the ultimate goal of each state in international politics and the liberals' viewpoint that international cooperation is in the best interest of a state are as valid and controversial in climate change discourse. Hence, the political choice which Africa should make in the light of ...

Since Nigeria's return to democratic governance in 1999, violent conflicts around identities including religion, ethnicity, indigene / settler differentiation and resource control remain a challenge to peace. Thus far, government responses lack a normative framework to motivate consistent intervention and foster peace. While Nigeria's 1999 Constitution identifies p...

External military intervention, particularly on humanitarian grounds,|is a core aspect of the concept of responsibility to protect, the latter|which is founded on a menu of legal norms in Africa and beyond. Its|implementation in Africa, particularly in the light of events in Libya|and Mali is not without its discontent. The dissatisfaction with its|application is r...