Description

In the pre-modern and modern eras, a government could easily subdue its enemy, win wars, and police its border unilaterally through hard military might. This is not the same in the current age of globalization. Globalization complicates national security. Hence, the power model suitable for national security in the age of globalization should address the enormous security challenges of globalization. This book argues that only smart power and diplomacy can address the security challenges of the globalized world.

About Author

Anthony Chinedu Ukaegbu is a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Okigwe, Imo State, Nigeria. He studied philosophy, theology and education. He has maintained an unbroken record of academic excellence with distinction in BA, BTH, MA, PDE and PhD. He has a great interest in research and writing. In his research, he is driven by the desire to find solutions to contemporary societal problems. Hence, in the wake of escalating security challenges in Nigeria and the world at large, he delved into research on the problem of national security. He tries to offer philosophical explanations and solutions to the problem of insecurity in Nigeria and, by extension, to the wider society. He wishes to develop and promote the idea of philosophy of national security in philosophical studies. He is a certified and registered teacher under the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN). He has taught in several schools. Currently, he is the principal and head teacher of Sancta Crux Academy, Isiala Mbano Headquarters. He is the secretary of the Family and Human Life Commission Okigwe Diocese. Apart from the current book, he is the author of ‘A New Nigeria: Current Challenges and Tremendous Opportunities’ and several articles published in academic journals and magazines. His literary work cuts across philosophy, theology, politics and national security.