Nigeria has turned to Russia to buy heavier weapons following a recent strain in relations with the United States. After the U.S. rejected a request for Cobra attack helicopters, Nigeria cancelled a U.S. military training program linked to the fight against Boko Haram militants. Analysts now are weighing the effects of the arms deal with Russia.
Jennifer Cooke of the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies follows U.S.-Nigeria relations.
“In the broad sense, I think the relationships are good and enduring,” she said. “But at this particular moment there is a great deal of tension particularly over the security relationship.”
Cooke is …read more
Source: Voice of America
