Nigeria, Nov. 22 -- "The articulation of a coherent foreign policy is not 'dogon turanci' or luxury; rather, it is an external projection of our values as a nation, promotion of the national interests and our worldview." - Professor Ibrahim Gambari

What a week! I was on the TF panel discussion on Sunday on 'Trump and Nigeria', moderated by the distinguished historian and Professor of Humanities, Toyin Falola. Of all that was discussed, one comment stood out not just for its poignancy, but as a pointer to the mindset of those in the leadership of Nigeria's neighbours in the Sahel. It was from a high-ranking Malian official mocking Nigeria on its designation as a Country of Particular Concern by the US and the follow-up threat by President...