Nigeria

Christian Persecution in Nigeria Divides Pastors

Whether Nigerian Christian clergy believe their country is facing a targeted campaign of anti-Christian violence depends largely on whether they come from the Middle Belt, where the worst massacres have taken place

The Right Target in Addressing Anti-Christian Violence in Nigeria

The US should offer Nigerian security forces counterterrorism training, intelligence sharing, and advanced equipment to enhance Abuja’s ability to combat extremism on its own soil

Washington Killed an ISIS Commander in Nigeria, but Has More to Do in West Africa

Despite recent successes in stopping anti-Christian violence in West Africa, there remains significant work to be done on U.S.-Nigeria cooperation on combatting the persecution of Christians

Christmas Attacks: Part of a Growing Trend of Violence Against Christians

Anti-Christian persecution has only increased in the last few years, both in the West and the developing world, with Christmas attacks being a prime example

Christian Realism and Reemergence of Islamic Extremist Terrorism

While the West is distracted by China and Russia, Islamic terrorism continues to metastasize around the world

Nigeria’s Christian Repression Continues 

Violence in Nigeria against Christians by groups like Boko Haram is continuing unabated

J. Peter Pham Christianity & National Security 2023

During Providence‘s Christianity & National Security in 2023, J. Peter Pham gave a lecture discussing the demographic, economic, and spiritual…

Change on Human Rights Must Come to Nigeria After Election

Recently, Nigerians went to the polls to elect a new president. Voters faced violent attacks from thugs and even terrorists in addition to…

New Report Shows Religious Dynamics in Nigeria’s Ongoing Violence

Despite the refusal of the Biden Administration to acknowledge the religious nature of the conflict in Northern Nigeria, it is certainly there.