Nigeria: die regionale Führungsmacht in Westafrika

Nigeria is one of the most influential countries in Africa. The country acts as an important player in international relations and emerges as a regional leader in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The study analyses Nigeria's leading role within ECOWAS, especially in regional security policy. The focus is on the question to what extent Nigeria's domestic politics influence the performance of ECOWAS in managing conflicts and crises in West Africa.