Discover Dr. Ani’s multidisciplinary research in International Relations, African security, violent extremism, and more
Dr. Ndubuisi Christian Ani holds a PhD in International Relations from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. With a passion for research and an extensive background in analyzing regional responses, violent extremism, and transnational organized crime in Africa, Dr. Ani has dedicated his career to understanding and addressing some of the most pressing issues of our time.
Outlines strategies for preventing regional conflicts, proposing a new framework for peacemaking.
Download PDFExamines the AU's challenges in responding to coup scenarios in Africa
Download PDFEvaluates the AU effectiveness in managing conflicts regionally.
Download PDFCritically observes the AU use of military intervention in conflict situations and their impact on stability.
Download PDFAnalyzes the motives, organization and criminal economies behind youth gangs in Liberia.
Download PDFInvestigates patterns of illicit financial flows tied to migrant smuggling and reviews regional responses.
Download PDFExplores how illicit economic activities contribute to economic warfare & violent extremism in southern Mali.
Download PDFEvaluates regional strategies and policy responses aimed at countering Boko Haram
Download PDFInvestigates internal divisions within Boko Haram, shedding light on the group's evolving structure and ideological splits.
Download PDFCritically assesses the AU's proactive approach to human rights issues, drawing lessons from Sudan and Libya
Download PDFCritiques the dominance of scientism and examines its potential to marginalize alternative, culturally rooted knowledge systems.
Download PDFAnalyzes both external pressures and internal challenges that have perpetuated Africa’s dependency, questioning the viability of indigenous solutions.
Download PDFArgues for reviving indigenous conflict resolution methods to strengthen the AU’s peace initiatives.
Download PDFDiscusses the role of intellectual development within South Africa’s affirmative action framework and its broader equity implications.
Download PDFProvides a critical evaluation of African knowledge systems within the global context, highlighting challenges and opportunities for epistemological equity.
Download PDFPresents findings and policy recommendations on migration and community integration with a strong human rights focus.
Download PDFExamines internal divisions within APSA and stresses the need for better cooperation among regional economic communities.
Download PDFAnalyzes challenges in the deployment of the African Standby Force and assesses standby security arrangements within APSA.
Download PDFProposes reforms to clarify the roles of the AU and sub-regional organizations for improved peace and security governance.
Download PDFUses South Sudan as a case study to detail the responsibilities and coordination challenges between the AU and sub-regional bodies in managing peace and security.
Download PDFPresents and contrasts three theoretical approaches to indigenous conflict resolution and examines their implications for effective peacekeeping in Africa.
Download PDFExplores how the AU’s policy of granting immunity to leaders impacts conflict resolution efforts, drawing lessons from South Sudan and the Habré case.
Download PDFInvestigates the driving forces behind adopting African Solutions (AfSol) in peace and security at global, national, and regional levels.
Download PDFAssesses how changes in EU funding influence the operational effectiveness and stability of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM).
Download PDFArgues for the revival and incorporation of indigenous conflict resolution methods to strengthen the AU’s peacekeeping initiatives and address security challenges.
Download PDFExamines the qualitative impact of Training for Peacekeeping (TfP) programs on African peacekeeping operations, focusing on improvements in capabilities rather than just troop numbers.
Download PDFProvides a reflective and critical review of half a century of peacemaking efforts by the OAU/AU, identifying successes, challenges, and key lessons learned.
Download PDFEvaluates the effectiveness of the AU’s use of internally generated, or “endogenous,” conflict resolution strategies in tackling the continent's security challenges.
Download PDFCritically examines the AU’s reliance on military interventions in conflict management and discusses the implications for long-term stability and peace.
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