The Hudson Institute published in November 2025 an analysis titled "A Better Understanding of Nigeria's Problems" by James Barnett.
This is a reasoned analysis of the current situation in Nigeria and useful discussion of President Trump's recent social media post to send US troops into Nigeria "guns-a-blazing." The author concludes: "Insisting on a heightened and visible military posture would face international risk and political resistance within Nigeria."
The International Crisis Group published on 7 November 2025 an analysis titled "Why Is President Trump Threatening a Humanitarian Intervention in Nigeria?" by Nnamdi Obasi, the Crisis Group's senior adviser for Nigeria.
The author reviews the background of President Trump's threat to engage militarily in Nigeria to protect Christians and describes the current situation in the country. He points out that the US-Nigerian rift has brought bilateral ties to their lowest point since the 1970s, when the two countries were at odds on how to end apartheid in South Africa.
Arise News, a Nigerian world news channel, posted on 4 November 2025 an article titled "China Warns US Against Interfering in Nigeria's Affairs after Trump's Military Threat" by Faridah Abdulkadiri.
President Trump in a post on Truth Social requested the US Department of War to prepare for possible military action against Nigeria if it continues to allow the killing of Christians. The spokesperson for China's foreign ministry responded: "As Nigeria's comprehensive strategic partner, China firmly opposes any country using religion and human rights as an excuse to interfere in other countries internal affairs and threatening other countries with sanctions and force."
Comment: President Trump's threat is a headscratcher. Nigeria has faced a long-standing threat from the Boko Haram terrorist organization that has killed many Christians and Muslims in northern Nigeria. The government of Nigeria strongly opposes Boko Haram and has even received some American assistance over the years to counter the organization.
Oilprice.com posted on 3 September 2024 an article titled "Nigeria, China Sign Nuclear Energy Pact" by Julianne Geiger.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, during a visit to Beijing, signed a nuclear energy agreement with China, although no details were made available.
