International Journal for research in Politics & International Affairs
International Journal for Research in Politics & International Affairs The International Journal for Research in Politics & International Affairs (IJRPIA) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal dedicated to advancing research in political science, diplomacy, global governance, public policy, and international relations. Publisher: Green Publications Services Private Limited Peer Review Rigorous double-blind peer review conducted by subject experts. Open Access All published articles are freely accessible worldwide. Biannual Two issues published each year with high academic standards. Global Research Welcoming submissions from scholars worldwide. About the Journal The International Journal for Research in Politics & International Affairs (IJRPIA) is an international open access scholarly journal that publishes original research addressing political science, international relations, diplomacy, governance, and public policy. The journal promotes academic dialogue among researchers, scholars, and policy experts through high-quality theoretical and empirical research. Aim & Scope Political Science & Political Theory International Relations & Diplomacy Global Governance & Public Policy International Security & Conflict Studies Comparative Politics Geopolitics & Regional Studies Call for Papers Researchers and scholars are invited to submit original manuscripts addressing contemporary issues in politics, diplomacy, governance, and international affairs. Submit Your Paper
MEDIA FRAMING AND TERRORISM: INTERROGATING THE ROLE OF THE MEDIA IN BOOSTING TERRORISM IN NIGERIA
This study critically analyzes the relationship between terrorism and media framing in Nigeria and questions the degree to which the mainstream and digital media organizations amplify, propagate and unwittingly perpetuate terrorism. The research takes a multi-faceted approach to examining how the Nigerian and international media amplify a terrorist narrative by systematically considering the framing theory, agenda-setting theory, and contagion hypothesis with a specific focus on Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). The study identifies three trends from a broad survey of available peer-reviewed scholarship and media content analyses and security policy documents from 2019 to 2025: sensationalism, disproportionate coverage of terrorist attacks, and uncritical amplification of terrorist propaganda create a media environment that indirectly supports the strategic communication goals of armed non-state actors. The study also reveals the structural causes of irresponsible media framing such as commercial pressures, lack of media meeting the standards, lack of media regulation enforcement, and the disruptive role of social media platforms. This study ends with recommendations for policy makers, newsrooms, CSOs and technology providers in Nigeria. This study examines media framing of Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorism in Nigeria, including: agenda-setting, contagion hypothesis, press freedom, and the Nigerian context.
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