Cambridge Scholars Publishing Why Organised Violence Thrives in Nigeria: The Problem of Elite Political Culture

For most of its history, Nigeria has witnessed sporadic episodes of insecurity; a phenomenon traditionally manifested in political, electoral, religious and ethnic violence, and, more recently, terrorism. This book investigates the core issues that have led to, and shaped the development and sustenance of, organised political violence in Nigeria. Focusing on elite political culture and State governance, it examines important elements of the socio-political environment, including zero-sum politics, identity politics, and the politicisation of social cleavages. As such, it represents an invaluable resource on the issue of organised political violence too often glossed over in research on insecurity in Nigeria. Scholars in security studies and national security policy analysts will find this text enlightening. About the Author Ebimboere Seiyefa is a Lecturer in Baze University, Nigeria, where she was also Head of the Department of International Relations and Diplomacy. She is also the co-founder and Director of the Centre of West African Strategic and International Development think-tank, where she is involved in research and analysis of regional security dynamics in West Africa. She holds a PhD in International Relations and Social Studies from Coventry University, UK, and her recent publications include works on elite political culture and its link to political violence, the impact of climate change on regional security in West Africa, regional security challenges in West Africa, and security and counterinsurgency in Nigeria.