By Omoniyi David
Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s security strategy combined military strength, unpredictability, and transactional diplomacy, prioritising national interest over multilateralism.
Trump’s approach projected deterrence through modernised forces and readiness to act, sending a clear message to adversaries.
For Nigeria, the lesson is not military replication but restoring confidence in state authority, ensuring security agencies are equipped, motivated, and coordinated to contain terrorists, bandits, and separatist militias.
His transactional diplomacy also underscores the importance of pragmatic partnerships that deliver tangible security benefits, a model Nigeria could adapt to strengthen both internal security and regional cooperation.
