The Routledge Handbook of Religion and Security
John Campbell examines religion and security in Nigeria in the Routledge Handbook of Religion and Security.
Authors: John Campbell, Ralph Bunche Senior Fellow for Africa Policy Studies, Council on Foreign Relations
Irina A. Faskianos, Vice President, National Program and Outreach, Council on Foreign Relations
May 10, 2011
CFR's John Campbell discusses the increased religious violence that has occurred in the wake of Nigeria’s elections, as part of CFR's Religion and Foreign Policy Conference Call series.
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