Nigeria's Role as a Middle Power Shapes Global Dynamics Amidst U.S.-China Rivalry
Nigeria is asserting its position as a significant middle power in the evolving global order, navigating complex geopolitical dynamics, particularly the rivalry between the United States and China. The country's foreign policy has historically been characterized by nonalignment, a principle that continues to guide its interactions with major global powers. Nigeria leverages its natural resources, large population, and growing economy to influence regional and global affairs. It actively participates in international institutions like the United Nations, the Commonwealth, and the World Trade Organization, while also playing a dominant role in regional bodies such as ECOWAS and the African Union. Despite internal challenges like economic instability and security threats, Nigeria aims to use its strategic position to promote its national interests and advance African priorities on the world stage. The nation's engagement with both the U.S. and China reflects a strategy of diversifying partnerships to avoid ov...
