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What happens when a nation refuses to bow to pressure from a global superpower?
Right now, we are witnessing an extraordinary situation unfolding before our eyes. Nigeria, the most populous nation in Africa and the continent’s largest economy, is standing resolutely against threats from President Trump, who has suggested a potentially severe military response.
But let’s be clear, this is not just another headline or a spat on social media. It reveals a deeper transformation in global affairs.
For decades, middle powers often bent to American pressure. Today, the world is changing. Nigeria’s wealth and critical resources – oil, natural gas, rare earth minerals, is something both Washington and Beijing covet. Yet what’s more significant is Nigeria’s stand as part of a broader movement across Africa, the refusal to accept old patterns of coercion.
Historically, threats of military action were often enough to force compliance. No longer. We are seeing the power of defiance. Nations calculating that submission carries greater cost than standing firm.
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