DIPLOMATIC DIALOGUES: THE ROLE OF POLITICAL COMMUNICATION IN SHAPING GLOBAL RELATIONS – A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIA'S ENGAGEMENT WITH THE UNITED NATIONS
Keywords:
Political Communication, Diplomatic Dialogues, Nigeria, United Nations, Global RelationsAbstract
This study investigated the role of political communication in shaping global relations, focusing on Nigeria's engagement with the United Nations. The research aimed to understand how Nigeria's diplomatic dialogues and communication strategies influenced its international standing and policy outcomes. Using qualitative analysis of speeches, official statements, and diplomatic correspondence from Nigerian representatives at the UN, along with interviews with diplomats and UN officials, the study identified key themes and messages in Nigeria's political communication. Case studies on Nigeria's participation in UN peacekeeping missions, climate change diplomacy, and economic development advocacy demonstrated the effectiveness of strategic communication in enhancing Nigeria's global image and securing international support. The findings revealed that Nigeria's well-crafted political messages and negotiation tactics significantly impacted its relationships with other countries and international organizations. The study concluded that effective political communication is crucial for successful diplomatic engagements and recommended that Nigeria and other African nations enhance their communication strategies to strengthen their influence in global affairs.
References
1. Ade-Ibijola, Aderemi Opeyemi.2020. "The United Nations Security Council Reforms and The Permanent Five Challenge: A Historical Perspective." Journal of International Studies. http://dx.doi.org/10.32890/jis.11.2015.7967.
2. Agbese, Dan.2008. Nigeria, their Nigeria. Ikeja: Newswatch Books.
3. Akpan, Nse Etim, and Christopher Ikem Olisah. 2019. "The challenges and prospects of United Nations peacekeeping mission in Africa." African Research Review 13 (3).
http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/afrrev.v13i3.7.
4. Anya Ukah. 2019. Redeeming Nigeria's Image: Nation Branding or Public Diplomacy? Retrieved from: file:///C:/Users/Hp/Downloads/RedeemingNigeriasImage_NationBrandingorPublicDiplomacy_AnyaUrumUkah.pdf
5. Bariagaber, Assefaw. 2007. "United Nations Peace Missions in Africa." Journal of Black Studies 38 (6). http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0021934708314990.
6. Binder, Martin, and Jonathan Golub.2020. "Civil Conflict and Agenda-Setting Speed in the United Nations Security Council." International Studies Quarterly 64 (2): 419–30.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/isq/sqaa017.
7. Chakanyuka, Tatenda Leopold.2020. "Reforming the UNSC by the African Union proposal to address inequality: The limitations." Africa Nazarene University Law Journal 8 (1): 128–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.47348/anulj/v8/i1a6.
8. Daniel Bodansky.2004.International climate efforts beyond 2012: a survey of
approaches.Pew Center on Global Climate Change. Retrieved from:
https://search.issuelab.org/resources/9880/9880.pdf
9. Gambari, Ibrahim A. 2012. "The Role of Africa in the United Nations." American Foreign
Policy Interests 34 (4): 178–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10803920.2012.706530.
10. Hamilton, Leigh. 2014."The United Nations and the protection of civilians in African
conflicts." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/6814.
11. HanhimÄki, Jussi M. 2020. "Dag Hammarskjöld, the United Nations and the
Decolonisation of Africa." History: Reviews of New Books 48 (6): 165–66.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03612759.2020.1828745.
12. Makosso, Amanda M. 2020. "United Nations Peacekeeping Operations in the era of
COVID-19." Journal of Intelligence, Conflict, and Warfare 3 (2): 17.
http://dx.doi.org/10.21810/jicw.v3i2.2378.
13. Melber, Henning.2012."Dag Hammarskjöld, the United Nations and Africa." Review of
African Political Economy 39 (131): 151–59.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03056244.2012.659013.
14. Mindaoudou, Aïchatou.2015. "From independence to long-term stability United Nations
efforts in Africa." UN Chronicle 52 (2): 40–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.18356/87899ffd-en.
15. "Nigeria."2021. In Permanent Missions to the United Nations, No. 309, 222–25. United
Nations. http://dx.doi.org/10.18356/9789210056755c126.
16. Ohiomogben, Okpaku Joseph, and Nigeria.1991. Ministry of External Affairs., eds. Nigeria
at the United Nations: Partnership for a better world. Lagos, Nigeria: Third Press Publishers.
17. Okonkwo, Theodore.2017. "The Paris Climate Change Agreement: Where Does Africa Fit in?" Sustainability in Environment 2(2): 192. http://dx.doi.org/10.22158/se.v2n2p192.
18. Omotuyi, Sunday. 2021. "Racing Against the Tide? A Critique of Nigeria’s Quest for Membership of the United Nations Security Council." India Quarterly: A Journal of International Affairs 77 (3): 346–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/09749284211027251.
19. Oshewolo, Segun, Agaptus Nwozor, Femi Fayomi, and Motolani Oluwatuyi.2021. "Instrumentalizing” The United Nations: Nigeria and Its Quest for Regional Leadership in Africa." World Affairs 184 (1): 77–100. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0043820021990551.
20. Romadan, L. I., and V. A. Shagalov.2015. "United Nations - African Union Cooperation In Conflict Prevention, Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding." MGIMO Review of International Relations, 6(45): 174–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.24833/2071-8160-2015-6-45-174-181.
21. Schafer, Loveness, and Mark Schafer.2005. "The Failure of the United Nations Development Programs for Africa (review)." Africa Today 52 (2): 88–90.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1353/at.2006.0016.
22. Thomas Risse. 2000.“Let's argue!”: communicative action in world politics.International organization 54 (1), 1-39. Retrieved from:
https://www.rochelleterman.com/ir/sites/default/files/risse%202000.pdf
23. Vil-Nkomo, S.2002. "Leadership for development in a globalized environment." Verbum et Ecclesia 23 (3): 762–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/ve.v23i3.1240.
24. Weldon, Catherine Leigh.2006. "The changing nature of conflict in Africa: challenges for the United Nations." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University . http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/50649.
Downloads
Published
Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2025 Journal of Political Science, Law & Governance
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
