{"product_id":"the-nigeria-biafra-war-oau-and-nwobi-obiora-isaac-9789390746354","title":"The Nigeria-Biafra War, OAU and the Politics of Diplomatic Recognition of Biafra, 1967 - 1970","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrawing upon a rich historical methodology that is \u003cstrong\u003ethematic, chronological, and descriptive\u003c\/strong\u003e, this book delves into one of Africa's most defining conflicts - the \u003cstrong\u003eNigeria-Biafra War (1967-1970)\u003c\/strong\u003e - with a particular focus on the \u003cstrong\u003eOrganization of African Unity (OAU)\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003epolitics of recognition\u003c\/strong\u003e extended to Biafra during the Civil War.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt explores the \u003cstrong\u003efactors that motivated four African states\u003c\/strong\u003e to defy the OAU's collective stance by granting \u003cem\u003ede facto\u003c\/em\u003e recognition to the Biafran regime, examining the \u003cstrong\u003enature, dimensions, and far-reaching implications\u003c\/strong\u003e of such actions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpanning the disciplines of \u003cstrong\u003eHistory, International Relations, Political Science, and International Law\u003c\/strong\u003e, this compelling study offers fresh insight into the complex interplay between \u003cstrong\u003eAfrican diplomacy, national interest, and moral responsibility\u003c\/strong\u003e during a time of continental upheaval.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe findings reveal that the recognition of Biafra by four African nations not only \u003cstrong\u003eprolonged the war\u003c\/strong\u003e but also \u003cstrong\u003eexposed contradictions\u003c\/strong\u003e within the OAU's charter and Nigeria's internal policy claims. Furthermore, while the \u003cstrong\u003eblockade and humanitarian crisis\u003c\/strong\u003e galvanized global sympathy for Biafra, the conflict ultimately underscored how \u003cstrong\u003epower politics and realist interests\u003c\/strong\u003e prevailed over humanitarian ideals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is an essential read for scholars, students, and readers seeking to understand the \u003cstrong\u003ediplomatic dynamics, ideological divides, and moral dilemmas\u003c\/strong\u003e that shaped Africa's response to one of its most tragic wars. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nwobi Obiora Isaac\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 9390746353\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9789390746354\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Exceller Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 248\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.74lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d","brand":"Nwobi Obiora Isaac","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48874505634047,"sku":"9789390746354","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-nigeria-biafra-war-oau-and-nwobi-obiora-isaac-9789390746354","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}