Category: International Relations

Ukraine’s Rare Earth Elements: Why the US, EU, UK, and Russia are Desperate to Control Ukraine’s Mineral Arsenal Amid War

March 4, 2025March 4, 2025 4myresearch

As bombs fall and borders shift in 2025, Ukraine’s soil holds more than just battle scars—it harbors rare earth elements (REEs) and critical minerals that the UK, US, EU, and Russia desperately crave. These resources—neodymium for missiles, lithium for batteries, titanium for jets—are not just economic assets; they’re weapons in a geopolitical war intensified by…

International Relations, News Analysis, Politics, Term Papers

Democracy, Good Governance and Constitutionalism in Africa: A Case Study Of Ghana

May 31, 2024May 31, 2024 4myresearch

This study investigates the interplay of democracy, good governance, and constitutionalism in Ghana from 1992 to 2012, within the context of the nation’s political evolution and economic reforms. Utilizing historical research and an interdisciplinary approach, the study examines how Ghana, the first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence, navigated multiple governance systems, including military regimes…

International Relations

Nigerian Foreign Policy and Economic Development under President Olusegun Obasanjo Administration, 1999-2007

May 31, 2024May 31, 2024 4myresearch

This study examines the impact of President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration (1999-2007) on Nigeria’s foreign policy and economic development. Under Obasanjo, Nigeria shifted its foreign policy towards attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) to stimulate economic growth, adopting frameworks such as the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD). The administration’s liberal economic policies, including deregulation and privatization,…

History Topics, International Relations

Roles of International Organisations in Conflict Management: Case of United Nations in the Israeli-Arab Conflict

May 30, 2024May 30, 2024 4myresearch

The Middle East stands as a focal point of global significance due to its economic and strategic importance, its historical role as a gateway between regions, and the discovery of oil, which elevated its status in the global economy. However, the region has been marred by conflicts, particularly the Arab-Israeli conflict, which has persisted for…

International Relations

Analysing Counterinsurgency: Nigeria’s Militant Islamist Group, Boko Haram

May 30, 2024May 30, 2024 4myresearch

This research delves into the complex dynamics of the Boko Haram insurgency in northeast Nigeria from 2009 to 2014, examining its rationality through the lens of international relations theories, particularly realism and idealism. It scrutinizes the socio-political and economic implications of Boko Haram’s terrorist activities, shedding light on the group’s strategic objectives and impact on…

International Relations

The Roles of Domestic Factors in Nigeria-Israel Bilateral Relations, 1960-2007

May 30, 2024May 30, 2024 4myresearch

This study examines the bilateral relations between Nigeria and Israel from 1960 to 2007, categorizing the relationship into six distinct periods characterized by varying levels of diplomatic engagement. It outlines the initial era of peaceful relations, followed by phases of instability, severance, restoration, decline, and eventually stable diplomatic relations. The research highlights significant political and…

History Topics, International Relations

The Impact of the Cold War on Struggle Against Apartheid in South Africa, 1980-1991

May 28, 2024May 28, 2024 4myresearch

This study examined the impact of the cold war on struggle against apartheid in South Africa. The study argued that the cold war and apartheid went hand-in-hand. Both officially began after the World War II (1945) and ended in the 1990s. However, this broad area is not the focus of this study. Rather, the period…

International Relations

Democracy and Political Development in West Africa: A Comparative Analysis of Nigeria and Ghana

May 19, 2024May 19, 2024 4myresearch

This study provides a comparative analysis of democracy and political development in Nigeria and Ghana from 1999 to 2015, examining the evolution and challenges of democratic institutions and governance in both countries. Following their independence in the early 1960s, both nations faced significant political instability marked by military coups and ethnic conflicts, which hindered democratic…

International Relations

Diplomacy and Peace Building in West Africa: Ecowas in Retrospect

May 17, 2024May 17, 2024 4myresearch

This study delves into the diplomatic and peace-building endeavors of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) through the lens of its military intervention arm, the ECOWAS Ceasefire Monitoring Group (ECOMOG), focusing on its operations in Liberia and Sierra Leone from 1989 to 2004. Despite the intensification of intrastate conflicts in West Africa over…

International Relations

Impact of AGOA on Nigeria-Us Economic Relations, 2000-2012

May 10, 2024May 10, 2024 4myresearch

This study examines the evolution of Nigeria’s relations with the United States from 1999 to 2012, with a focus on the impact of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) on bilateral economic ties. Beginning with an analysis of historical background, the research explores patterns, trends, and structural changes in Nigeria’s exports to the U.S.,…

International Relations