<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[African Institute for Statecraft International]]></title><description><![CDATA[AISI]]></description><link>https://www.aisistate.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:46:51 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.aisistate.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[POLITICS WITHOUT STATECRAFT: THE TRAGEDY OF POWER WITHOUT PURPOSE!...Part 1.]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the greatest challenges confronting many developing democracies today is the growing separation between politics and statecraft. While politics remains essential for leadership selection, representation, and the contestation of ideas, it becomes dangerous when it is pursued without the discipline, vision, and strategic thinking that define statecraft. Politics without statecraft is simply the pursuit of power without the capacity to govern. It is the celebration of electoral victories...]]></description><link>https://www.aisistate.com/post/politics-without-statecraft-the-tragedy-of-power-without-purpose-part-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a456a36463386a451662166</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:28:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4eafd9_8f09383af5e5445da5265f960c2a7d45~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_331,h_220,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Adai Edwin Adai</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[POLITICS WITHOUT STATECRAFT: LESSONS FROM NIGERIA’S DEMOCRATIC EXPERIENCE...Part 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the greatest challenges confronting many developing democracies today is the growing separation between politics and statecraft. While politics remains essential for leadership selection, representation, and the contestation of ideas, it becomes dangerous when it is pursued without the discipline, vision, strategic thinking, and national purpose that define statecraft. Politics without statecraft is simply the pursuit of power without the capacity to govern. It is the celebration of...]]></description><link>https://www.aisistate.com/post/politics-without-statecraft-lessons-from-nigeria-s-democratic-experience-part-2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4568855af2dd52aa96ecd4</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:22:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4eafd9_d4c94c69b0b74778bd29e8db70fec08d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_518,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Adai Edwin Adai</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NIGERIA'S DEFENCE BUDGET IS GROWING, BUT IS OUR NATIONAL SECURITY ACTUALLY BECOMING STRONGER?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recent assessment by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) should serve as a wake-up call to policymakers in Abuja. While Nigeria's defence budget has reached a historic high of over ₦3 trillion, the real question is not how much is being spent, but whether that spending is translating into military effectiveness, national security, and strategic influence. At first glance, the figures appear impressive. Defence allocations have almost doubled within two years,...]]></description><link>https://www.aisistate.com/post/nigeria-s-defence-budget-is-growing-but-is-our-national-security-actually-becoming-stronger</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4567079c4d1b405b24d138</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:15:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_bfcaa480f57847f9b1cee86453e2b474~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Adai Edwin Adai</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[DEMOCRACY DAY 2026: REFLECTING ON OUR JOURNEY, RECOMMITTING TO OUR FUTURE]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Nigeria commemorates Democracy Day on June 12, we are once again reminded of the sacrifices, struggles, and aspirations that birthed our democratic journey. More than two decades after the return to democratic governance, our nation continues to grapple with fundamental and strategic challenges that threaten the very essence of democracy. Today, multi-party democracy is increasingly under pressure. The survival and security of ordinary citizens remain paramount concerns, while public...]]></description><link>https://www.aisistate.com/post/democracy-day-2026-reflecting-on-our-journey-recommitting-to-our-future</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4562649139bd7595ff600d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:55:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4eafd9_fc5c91b477f74efcbf752a1fb1b4667a~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_800,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Adai Edwin Adai</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[IMF'S PROPOSAL ON FUEL AND TELECOMMUNICATION TAXES: A CAUTIONARY NOTE FOR NIGERIA]]></title><description><![CDATA[The African Institute for Statecraft and International Studies (AISIS) views the International Monetary Fund's recommendation for additional taxes on fuel products and telecommunications services in Nigeria as a policy proposition that deserves careful scrutiny, particularly within the realities of Nigeria's socio-economic environment. While revenue generation remains an important responsibility of government, taxation must be balanced against the economic capacity of citizens and the...]]></description><link>https://www.aisistate.com/post/imf-s-proposal-on-fuel-and-telecommunication-taxes-a-cautionary-note-for-nigeria</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4561255af2dd52aa96d941</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:50:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/599cfc36e9e64341811ef890e64f1c32.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Adai Edwin Adai</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>