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The article discusses the author's views on the limits of a country's sovereignty based on its institutional role. He refers to a functional principle for a nation and its people to protect their distinct identities and national freedom to ensure preservation of their culture. The author also explains that states have a role to ensure equity in the internationalization of trade, investments, technology and communication.

The article explores the state of peace and security in Sub-Saharan Africa and its political and economic conditions. The security concerns facing the region are discussed, including the proliferation of violent armed conflicts, the increase in the number of Sub-Saharan African countries experiencing conflicts and the vulnerability of Nigeria to violence. The correlation of democracy and governance is also explained.

The article focuses on the military system in modern Africa. The authors discuss the relationship between civilians and soldiers, and democracy. They point out that the taking over of power by soldiers was emblematic of the problems African states faced in promoting good governance. The authors state that Africa's larger and resource rich countries, such the Democratic Republic of Congo and Nigeria, had a poor development record since their independence.