Editorial Objectives

Research papers published in the International Journal of Comparative Studies in International Relations and Development addresses political, social, economic, and environmental change in local, national, and international contexts. Major areas of investigation include political and state institutions, the effects of a changing international economy , political-economic models of growth and distribution, and the transformation of social structure and culture. In addition to research articles, the journal publishes occasional reviews that summarizes and assesses particular areas of research and contribution to debates about the conduct of social science research.

Journal Articles

Development, Democracy and Good Governance in Nigeria: Periscoping an Overview

Ishaka Dele

Department of Political Science and International Relations University of Abuja, Abuja

Standing Mediation Committee and ECOWAS Security Mechanism: The Case of Conflict Management in West Africa

Timothy Ubelejit Nte

Department of Political & Administrative Studies, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Systemic Corruption and its Multiplier Toll on the Electoral System: A Study of Nigeria

Okwara, Emmanuel Chukwuma

Department of Political Science & Diplomacy, Veritas University, Abuja

An Impact Assessment of the Vestiges of Colonial Administration on African Institutions: A Study of the Nigeria Railway System

Shimawua, Dominic

Department of Public Administration Veritas University, Abuja

Post-Colonial Leadership Failure and the Future of Africa

David D. Yongo

Department of History and Strategic Studies Federal University Dutsinma, Nigeria

The Impact of COVID-19 on Women Contributions to Nigerian Economy Via the Informal Sector

Anene, Chidi

Pensive Department of History & International Studies, Imo State University, Owerri

Women Empowerment and the 2030 UN Agenda for Sustainable Development: A Study of Nigeria

Jooji, Innocent Tyomlia

Department of Political Science & Diplomacy Vertias University, Abuja

Comparative Analysis of Sub-Saharan African States' National Economies: COVID-19 Epoch

¹Nwoke, Hyacinth Ude, ²Ude, Kingsley David, ³Ugbor, Ugonma Joy Kalu, ⁴Igwe, Chukwuemeka Obasi & ⁵Ogu, Esomchi Chris-Santus

^1,3,4&5Department of Political Science, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
²Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria

Military Power and the Use of Force in International Politics: A Realist Perspective

Johnson, Alalibo Sinikiem

Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences Niger Delta University Amassoma, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Legal Involvement in Management of Corrupt Cases in Nigeria: A Study of Economic and Financial Crime Commission

¹Asmau Sani Bunza, ²Umar Riskuwa Dakingari, ³M. A. Kuttu, ⁴M. D Isah & ⁵Sa'Adu Umar Ikah

Department of Arts and Social Sciences: Legal Unit,Department of Social Development Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria

Prevalence of Displaced Persons in Nigeria: Insecurity Threats and Counselling Implications

Ma'aruf Nuhu Batagarawa

Department of Education, Umaru Musa Yar'adua University, P.M.B. 2218, Katsina, Katsina- Nigeria

Rethinking Teacher Education in Nigeria and Good Governance for the Enhancement of Sustainable Educational Development: The Challenges and Prospects

Abubakar Aminu Boyi

Department of Sociology Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto – Nigeria

National Tragedy and Insecurity Threats in Nigeria: Implications to Security Woes and Challenges in the 21st Century

Daniel Leku Ishaya

Department of Sociology,Faculty of Social Sciences, Nasarawa State University, Keffi

Emancipation and Activism for Change in the Niger Delta: A Reawaking Discourse of Jeta Amata's Black November

¹Frank Ifeanyichukwu Amiriheobu, ²Owunari George, ³Albert Ireoma Noble & ⁴Omuku Diepriye Precious

^1&4Department of Theatre Arts Education, School of Arts and Social Sciences,
²Department of Music Education
³Department of English Education, Federal College of Education (Technical) P.M.B 11, Omoku, Onelga, Rivers State, Nigeria

Impact of Non-Oil Foreign Trade on Economic Growth in Nigeria

¹Zubair A. Zulaihatu, ²Salihu, Danjuma & ³Gyang, Emily

¹Federal Ministry of Education Abuja
²Department of Economics, University of Abuja-Abuja
³Department of Economics, Bingham University Karu, Nasarawa State

Promoting Innovativeness and Technological Advancement of Ankara Fashion Design for Global Competitiveness

Margaret Ajiginni

Department of Fine Arts and Design, Faculty of Humanities, University of Port Harcourt

Renewing US Global Engagement in a Changed World

George Ingram

Global Economy and Development, Center for Sustainable Development Brookings Institution, Washington, D.C., United States