NIGER MILITARY CRISIS AND THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PROLIFERATION OF ARMS: DRAWING LESSONS FROM LIBYA

This article analyzes the Niger military crisis and its potential implications for the proliferation of arms in the region, drawing lessons from the aftermath of the Libyan civil war. By examining the linkages between insecurity, arms trafficking, and regional stability, the article explores how th...

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Main Authors: OLAGOKE OLUWAFEMI AWOTAYO, SEGUN LAKIN ODERINDE, KAYODE WAKILI OLAWOYIN, OPEYEMI ISAAC FASIPE
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Published: Federal University Wukari 2025-04-01
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Online Access:https://wissjournals.com.ng/index.php/wiss/article/view/598
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description This article analyzes the Niger military crisis and its potential implications for the proliferation of arms in the region, drawing lessons from the aftermath of the Libyan civil war. By examining the linkages between insecurity, arms trafficking, and regional stability, the article explores how the ongoing crisis in Niger may exacerbate arms proliferation. Drawing from Libya's experience, it highlights the urgent need for preventive measures, regional cooperation, and international support to address the underlying drivers of arms trafficking and prevent further destabilization in the West African region. Qualitative sources such as newspapers, the internet, and scholarly works were used to examine the situation in Niger Military Crisis and the Implications for Proliferation of Arms. The study finds out the Arms Proliferation in the Sahel strengthen terrorism and Banditry that threatened the region. The study further noted that while security responses are needed, containing arms proliferation demands tackling its underlying drivers of instability. Vast socio-economic disparities, ethnic tensions, and lack of inclusive governance fuel grievances that militant and criminal networks exploit for recruitment across the Sahel should be addressed.
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spelling doaj-art-ea297159cfe24e6a81432a3ca871a0432025-08-20T03:53:57ZengFederal University WukariInternational Studies Journal2756-46492025-04-0191NIGER MILITARY CRISIS AND THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PROLIFERATION OF ARMS: DRAWING LESSONS FROM LIBYAOLAGOKE OLUWAFEMI AWOTAYO0SEGUN LAKIN ODERINDE 1KAYODE WAKILI OLAWOYIN2OPEYEMI ISAAC FASIPE3DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE, OSUN STATE UNIVERSITY, OSOGBO, OSUN STATE, NIGERIADEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE, OSUN STATE UNIVERSITY, OSOGBO, NIGERIA DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, OSUN STATE UNIVERSITY OSOGBO, NIGERIAUNIVERSITY OF ILESA, OSUN STATE, NIGERIA This article analyzes the Niger military crisis and its potential implications for the proliferation of arms in the region, drawing lessons from the aftermath of the Libyan civil war. By examining the linkages between insecurity, arms trafficking, and regional stability, the article explores how the ongoing crisis in Niger may exacerbate arms proliferation. Drawing from Libya's experience, it highlights the urgent need for preventive measures, regional cooperation, and international support to address the underlying drivers of arms trafficking and prevent further destabilization in the West African region. Qualitative sources such as newspapers, the internet, and scholarly works were used to examine the situation in Niger Military Crisis and the Implications for Proliferation of Arms. The study finds out the Arms Proliferation in the Sahel strengthen terrorism and Banditry that threatened the region. The study further noted that while security responses are needed, containing arms proliferation demands tackling its underlying drivers of instability. Vast socio-economic disparities, ethnic tensions, and lack of inclusive governance fuel grievances that militant and criminal networks exploit for recruitment across the Sahel should be addressed. https://wissjournals.com.ng/index.php/wiss/article/view/598NigerMilitaryCrisisProliferation of Arms
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NIGER MILITARY CRISIS AND THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PROLIFERATION OF ARMS: DRAWING LESSONS FROM LIBYA
International Studies Journal
Niger
Military
Crisis
Proliferation of Arms
title NIGER MILITARY CRISIS AND THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PROLIFERATION OF ARMS: DRAWING LESSONS FROM LIBYA
title_full NIGER MILITARY CRISIS AND THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PROLIFERATION OF ARMS: DRAWING LESSONS FROM LIBYA
title_fullStr NIGER MILITARY CRISIS AND THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PROLIFERATION OF ARMS: DRAWING LESSONS FROM LIBYA
title_full_unstemmed NIGER MILITARY CRISIS AND THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PROLIFERATION OF ARMS: DRAWING LESSONS FROM LIBYA
title_short NIGER MILITARY CRISIS AND THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PROLIFERATION OF ARMS: DRAWING LESSONS FROM LIBYA
title_sort niger military crisis and the implications for proliferation of arms drawing lessons from libya
topic Niger
Military
Crisis
Proliferation of Arms
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