New articles from Tuesday 12 February 2019

Dear reader, Welcome to International Politics and Society! Later this month, US President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will be meeting for another summit in Hanoi. And there's good reason for some muted optimism, Mason Richey believes. Observers perceive Nigeria’s presidential elections on 16 February as crucial for consolidating democracy in Africa’s largest economy and most populous country. But does the security situation allow for fair and free elections? Paul Okolo reports. Send your tips and comments to editor(at)ips-journal.eu Join the discussion on twitter @ips_journal

Asia A diplomatic odyssey The Hanoi Summit or: How I learned to stop worrying and develop muted optimism for Trump-Kim nuclear diplomacy By Mason Richey on 12 February 2019

Development Nigeria’s make or break elections Nigeria has seen a massive surge in registered voters. But does the security situation allow for fair and free elections? By Paul Okolo on 11 February 2019

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