Keywords: Globalisation; National Security; Challenges; Prospects; Al-Qaeda

Abstract

The paper examined Globalisation and National security in Nigeria: challenges and Prospect. The paper sought to investigate the challenges and prospects of Globalisation on Nigeria’s national security with the aim of proffering solutions to them. Dependency theory was used as its framework of analysis. Desk analysis technique was adopted to collect secondary data / materials from books, documentaries and other relevant materials. The paper underscores that Globalisation has shaped Nigeria's security landscape since 1980s. It further revealed that the impact of Globalisation on national security in Nigeria is both positive and negative as information and communication technologies are the drivers of Globalisation and development and also the most potent threats to Nigeria’s national security. The negative aspects of Globalisation has resulted in deep crises manifested in rapid and unprecedented disappearance of local industries, loss of local control over economic policies and national development, job losses, increased fiscal burdens, depletion of foreign exchange, depressed economic activities, among others. These findings accent the complex interaction between Globalisation and security dynamics. It concluded that technology- inspired Globalisation is a double-edged sword which portends dangers and dividends for national security and Nigeria is said to be a loser in the international politics of Globalisation. The paper thus recommended poverty and unemployment reductions and massive investments in the manufacturing of home-grown technological tools by the Nigeria’s security agencies among others.

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Published: 2024

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