Prof. Femi Otubanjo of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs has raised concerns that Nigeria could face possible United States military action in the future, following tensions involving Iran.
He shared this on Tuesday, the 3rd of March, 2026, during an appearance on The Morning Show on Arise Television, where he assessed Washington’s foreign policy posture.
Otubanjo listed Cuba and South Africa as potential flashpoints after Iran.
He added that Nigeria may also be vulnerable if it lacks nuclear capability.
The professor argued that America’s defence structure depends heavily on prolonged conflicts.
He claimed the U.S. economy draws major strength from warfare and global arms transactions.
According to him, the United States has carried out military interventions more than 58 times worldwide.
He also spoke about President Donald Trump, describing him as a leader who would ultimately align with the country’s military establishment despite his strong public declarations.
He said: “The military industrial complex in America is a constant, and they are always looking for war. As we speak, if you count the number of times Americans have intervened and fought, we are talking about over 58 times. So it’s an economy that is based on war.
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“So when Trump came in and was doing his usual boasting, ‘I can do this, I can transform. I can change the direction of the wind or challenge direction of the sun,’ it was obvious that the military industrial complex haven’t walked up to him.
“They look for war because they have to sell their weapons. And so the United States has a lot to gain. But beyond the United States, Trump himself has a lot to gain from this war.
“First Trump is a delusional person. He thinks that America has power and America must use it to get whatever it wants.
“So it’s not going to be Iran, after Iran, there will be others. There will be Cuba, there will be South Africa. And if we are not lucky, there will be Nigeria. If you are not a nuclear power then be prepared for Trump.”