2025/02/18 by M. L. Suleiman, Kayode Omojuwa · 1 voice
Social Sciences · #Intelligence, Security, War Strategy #Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political Violence #Military History and Strategy
paper · doi:10.1080/18335330.2025.2467953
openalex publication_date 2025/02/18 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/17
Nigeria’s security landscape faces significant threats from transnational challenges, including terrorism, insurgency, and cybersecurity risks. This commentary article examines the critical integration of strategic intelligence and diplomatic engagement as essential tools for enhancing national security. It analyses key components of strategic intelligence – human intelligence, signals intelligence, and open-source intelligence – and their roles in anticipating and countering emerging threats. Additionally, the article underscores the importance of diplomatic initiatives in fostering international cooperation and intelligence-sharing, citing regional collaborations like the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) against Boko Haram as effective models for action. However, challenges such as resource constraints, bureaucratic inefficiencies, and political sensitivities can impede seamless intelligence integration and diplomatic coordination. The article advocates for institutional reforms, investments in technology and training, and the establishment of trust through transparency in diplomatic efforts. By effectively leveraging strategic intelligence and diplomatic relationships, Nigeria can enhance its national security and promote regional stability.