Introduction to Comparative Politics

Hislope, Robert; Mughan, Anthony

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“…This is typical of elites and politicians, especially in developing statesexploiting every instance, circumstance and opportunity to achieve ends/interests of state political and economic power acquisition, control and consolidation. Indeed, Nigerian elites, political entrepreneurs and agents have consistently employed political scheming, ethnicity and religion to achieve their targets, and thus, an un-ending demand for states and local governments" creations with elites" interests in state power and resources, which also pose other challenges to the Nigerian state (Saylor, 2016;Hislope & Mughan, 2012).…”

Section: The Nigerian Elite Factormentioning

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Restructuring Nigeria: The Dilemma and Critical Issues

Othman¹,

Nazariah²,

Mohammed³

2019

JBSEE

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Objective: The main objectives of this paper are to explore the critical issues in the agitations/calls for restructuring Nigeria. A conceptual model is used and critical issues identified as influenced by many factors and interests with a special reflections on the background history, geography, heterogeneity and politics of the Nigerian state. Methodology: Secondary sources of data were used to and historical documentation method of data analysis was also used to analyse the data. Results: There are severally identified issues which are critical to and must be squarely addressed in order to arrive at a desired and mutually accepted stand on Nigeria’s geo-political, ethno-religious and socio-cultural composition, and a sustained unity and stability which are sought in the name of restructuring. Elites and political merchants’ prime interest in power and resources have however, shaped and dominated the restructuring agitations. Implications: The study is premised on the socio-economic, political and ethno-religious realities of the Nigerian state and society. Therefore, the study presented an outline and a roadmap for the Nigerian policy makers, politicians, citizens and other stakeholders in the Nigerian state. The study stated the most sensitive issues which are indispensable to any re-arrangement, negotiation, consensus and unity in the Nigerian state by the name of restructuring.

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Section: The Nigerian Elite Factormentioning

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Restructuring Nigeria: The Dilemma and Critical Issues

Othman¹,

Nazariah²,

Mohammed³

2019

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“…The benefits of the state system remain as much granted because of the existence of no better system than this [1]. Regional Integration is neither a very old concept not a very new concept in reference to the advent of the modern state system.…”

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South Asian Integration: Progress of SAARC and BIMSTEC

2018

RTET-2018,ABEMS-18,LEHSS-2018,ELEBM-18 March 27-29, 2018 London (UK)

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Abstract-This paper is about finding out the major progress of SAARC and BIMSTEC in regards of South Asian integration. The study begins with the query regarding the situation of integration of countries in the South Asian region. In this aspect, the definition of the South Asia as a region is first identified and then the paper moves forward to find out the possible examples of integration in the South Asian region. The core argument of this study is to explore the progress of SAARC since its founding in 1985 and the progress of BIMSTEC since its founding in 1997. The research moves forward with an aim of concluding this paper with a specific conclusion. In this case, the paper wants to assess the progress of these two regional institutions and then mark these two institutions with either failure or success. A conclusive remark may not be possible with the analysis of the collected data from secondary sources and if it"s not possible, the study will mark it as an undefined or inconclusive argument. When the logical ground regarding the answer is vague, then no answer will be given to the core question. Therefore this research wants to assess the progress of SAARC and BIMSTEC in terms of regional development, beneficial delivery to the member countries and increasing cooperation among the member countries -these three aspects. It is a secondary data analysis trying to find out the progress of SAARC and BIMSTEC on the basis of three categories and then trying to assess the progress with sufficient logical argument.

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“…According to Hislope and Mughan (2012), political activities, such as voting, entail conventional participation. On the other hand, unconventional political rights include activities such as peaceful demonstration, boycotting or signing petitions.…”

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The Voice of the People Compromised and Accountability Denied

Gizaw¹

2017

JPAG

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The study examines the impact of determinants of democratic governance on political rights and public policy in the sub-Saharan African countries. The study follows the quantitative research tradition using a linear regression model. Together with one trend variable, seven independent variables representing determinants of governance, as well as one dependent variable (political rights/the voice of the people), have been applied into the equation. The computation yielded statistical results that could guide meaningful analysis about the theme under study. The study shows that the lack of democratic governance has negatively affected the status of political rights, and human rights as well as accountability. Thus, the voice of the people in matters that influence public policy has been constrained in the 32 sub-Saharan African countries.

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Introduction to Comparative Politics

Cited by 8 publications

References 184 publications

Restructuring Nigeria: The Dilemma and Critical Issues

Restructuring Nigeria: The Dilemma and Critical Issues

South Asian Integration: Progress of SAARC and BIMSTEC

The Voice of the People Compromised and Accountability Denied

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