Cameroon-Nigeria Relations: Trends and Perspectives, edited by Osita Agbu and C. Nna-Emeka Okereke, examines various aspects of Cameroon-Nigeria relations since their attainment of independence in 1960. The Cameroon and Nigerian contributors contextualize core topical issues that have featured prominently in the course of bilateral relations between both countries, ranging from theoretical underpinnings to understanding the dynamics of Cameroon-Nigeria relations, to contending issues and areas of mutual interests driving diplomatic relations between them. The book reveals trends and dynamics while also accommodating divergent perspectives that demonstrate how theories can be applied to achieve real results. Of significant import is the prognosis that stimulates concerns for the future of Cameroon-Nigeria relations bearing in mind the strategic position of both countries in West and Central Africa. This book is an indispensable resource for scholars, diplomats, and foreign policy actors that will enrich understanding and inform opinions on charting future courses for healthy bilateral relations between Cameroon and Nigeria.
Osita Agbu is professor of international relations and dean of faculty of management and social sciences at Baze University. C. Nna-Emeka Okereke is chief research fellow with the Centre for Strategic Research and Studies at National Defence College and visiting professor at the Nile University of Nigeria.
List of Figures and Tables Foreword Preface Acknowledgments List of Abbreviations Introduction C. Nna-Emeka Okereke and Osita Agbu Bilateralism and Inter-State Relations: Theoretical and Conceptual Explanations Bernard Nwosu and Chinyere Ibeh The 'Good Neighbour Policy' and Cameroon-Nigeria Relations Osita Agbu Foreign Policy Options for Socio-Cultural and Economic Development between Cameroon and Nigeria 1960-1992 Primus Fonkeng Border Policies and Border Communities in Post-Independence Cameroon andNigeria: The Ejagham Communities in Perspective Raphael Achou Etta Cameroon-Nigeria Bilateral Economic Relations Adeola Caroline Akindoju The Role of External Actors in Cameroon-Nigeria Relations Tola Odubajo Analysing Cameroon's Role in the Biafra-Nigeria War (1967-1970) Greg Fah Fombo and C. Nna-Emeka Okereke Managing National Interests in Evolving Security Environment between Cameroon and Nigeria: A Historical Review C. Nna-Emeka Okereke and Greg Fah Fombo Understanding Security Relations and Defence Cooperation between Cameroon and Nigeria Nna-Emeka Okereke and Roger Kuitche Counterterrorism and Counter Insurgency Engagements of Cameroon-Nigeria Along Common Border Areas Usman A Tar and Nufaisa Garba Ahmed Smuggling of Crude Oil and Petroleum Products across Cameroon-Nigeria Borders Freedom Chukwudi Onuoha and Jasper Chidiebube Uche Environmental Governance and Related Human Security Issues in Nigeria-Cameroon Relations: Lagdo Dam in Perspective Christian Ichite and Olanrewaju Lateef Yusuf Maritime Domain Management and National Security: Cameroon-Nigeria Boundary in Perspective Patrick Chibueze Nwatu Cameroon-Nigeria Diplomatic Relations: Bakassi Crisis and International Court of Justice Decisions in Perspective Osita Agbu The Bakassi Question: Beyond the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Verdict Sharkdam Wapmuk and Solomon Ayegba Usman Cameroon-Nigeria Relations in the Light of Anglophone Crisis C. Nna-Emeka Okereke and Obinna Ukaeje Cameroon-Nigeria Bilateral Relations: Some Informed Projections C. Nna-Emeka Okereke and Osita Agbu Cameroon-Nigeria Relations: A Select Annotated Bibliography Pamela Ogwuazor Momah Index About the Editors and Contributors
