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Editorial note
Victor Ojakorotu9

In the Shadow of Empire: Putin’s Expansionism, Russia-Ukraine Conflict and the Limitation of United Nations Security Council Veto Power
Nicholas Idris Erameh, Victor Ojakorotu, and Deborah Odu Obor 13


Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine and Economic Crises in Nigeria
Joseph Chinedum Nwanne, Emmanuel Mutambara, and Ulu, Kalu Oko 27


Opportunities in Crisis: Sustaining Food Security in Nigeria
Cecy Edijala Balogun and Thizwilondi Josephine Mudau47


Tactical Strategies, Women Suicide Bombers and Terrorism in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Case of Boko Haram
Sani Sulaiman, Emmanuel Chijindu Anabiri and Phemelo Olifile Marumo 69


Harnessing International Events for National Development: Examining Nigeria’s Response to the Russia-Ukraine War
Temitope Edward Akinyemi and Pfano Mashau113


Implications of the Russia-Ukraine War for natural resources extraction in Nigeria
Ruth Oore-ofe, Ogunnowo and Gbenusola Abike Akinwale 133


State Fragility Theory and the Sustainability of Humanitarian Aid in IDP Camps in Benue State, Nigeria
A.Sat Obiyan and Samuel Chukwudi Agunyai 157


Natural Disasters and Humanitarian Assistance in Mozambique
Olawale Jelil SALAU and Daniel Thobejane177


The Russian-Ukrainian War: Reimagining South Africa’s Role in The BRICS in Shaping a New World Order
Lewis Edwin Chigova, Costa Hofisi and Ndivhoniswani Aaron Tshidzumba201


Post Westphalia World Order, Global Politicking and the Rise of Insurgency: The African Experience
Anthony Inanemo Onibasa and Thizwilondi Josephine Mudau221


Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Implications for Regular Nigerian Students’ Migration to Ukraine
Vincent Okwudiba Anyika and Kelechi Johnmary Ani 241

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