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MILITARY ALLIANCES: CATALYSTS FOR WAR OR ARCHITECTS OF PEACE? A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF THE RUSSO-UKRAINIAN CONFLICT, 2014–2025 Mahakwe, ANYALEBECHI, Shammah; Allen, Akogu
Journal of Learning on History and Social Sciences Vol. 2 No. 5 (2025): Journal of Learning on History and Social Sciences
Publisher : PT. Antis International Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61796/ejlhss.v2i5.1310

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Objective: This study investigates the role of military alliances, particularly NATO, in influencing the escalation and regional security dynamics of the Russo-Ukrainian conflict from 2014 to 2025, aiming to determine whether such alliances function as deterrents or catalysts of hostilities. Method: Employing a qualitative research design grounded in neorealist theory, the study conducted content analysis of diplomatic documents, official statements, and media reports to examine perceptions and actions surrounding the conflict. Results: Findings indicate that NATO’s eastward expansion and Russia’s perception of strategic encirclement significantly contributed to heightened tensions, illustrating the dual nature of military alliances as both stabilizing forces and provocateurs in international relations. Novelty: This research advances understanding by critically highlighting the paradoxical impact of military alliances in modern conflict, emphasizing that while alliances may bolster security, they can also inadvertently escalate conflicts when perceived as existential threats. The study underscores the necessity for transparent diplomatic communication and confidence-building measures to mitigate security dilemmas inherent in alliance politics, offering valuable insights for policymakers engaged in conflict prevention and regional stability.
INTERNATIONAL ACTORS AND INSURGENCY IN THE NIGER DELTA REGION, 1999-2010 Mahakwe, Anyalebechi, Shammah
Journal of Learning on History and Social Sciences Vol. 2 No. 10 (2025): Journal of Learning on History and Social Sciences
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61796/jlhss.v2i10.1493

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Objective: This paper examines the role of international actors in the Nigeria insurgency between 1999 and 2010, focusing on the socio-economic and environmental legacies of their interventions. It aims to assess the success of international diplomatic efforts in addressing the insurgency's contextual causes, particularly environmental destruction and socio-economic disparities. Method: The study applies the World-Ecology framework to link global capitalist flows with local ecological and social disasters. A historical and qualitative research method is used, drawing from secondary sources such as scholarly publications, non-governmental reports, and global news agencies. Results: The findings reveal that multinational corporations, such as Shell, played a significant role in exacerbating environmental degradation in the Niger Delta, contributing to local resentment and insurgency. While non-governmental organizations like Amnesty International highlighted these abuses, their impact was limited due to the absence of binding legal frameworks and the political complexities involved. Novelty: This paper offers a unique perspective by applying the World-Ecology framework to analyze the intersection of global capitalism, environmental destruction, and socio-political unrest in the Niger Delta. It underscores the failure of international interventions to address the root causes of the insurgency and provides recommendations for improving corporate accountability and advancing peacebuilding efforts.