Profile & Experiences:

Dr. Akindoyin Dare Isaac is a Political Scientist specialising in International Relations, with a strong focus on regional security, conflict management, and global governance. He currently serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Political Science and International Relations, where he is actively engaged in teaching, research, and academic mentorship. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, he holds the administrative role of Coordinator of the Department.
Dr. Akindoyin’s research explores critical issues such as terrorism and counterterrorism, regional institutional responses, and the role of alternative diplomatic mechanisms, including Track Two Diplomacy, in conflict resolution. He has contributed to scholarly discourse through publications, conference presentations, and collaborative research initiatives.
His notable achievements include involvement in international academic programs, as well as co-editing scholarly works in honor of distinguished academics. He is the co-editor of the book titled Knowledge in the Emerging Global Order.

 

List of  Publications

I) Akindoyin, D., & Ayodeji, G. (2025). Navigating regional security complexities: An investigation into the challenges of ECOWAS collective security mechanisms. Journal of Politics, 17(1). A Publication of the University of Bucure?ti, Romania. Available at: http://perspective.politice.ro/index.php/ppol/article/view/280

II) Akindoyin, D. (2025). Shuttle diplomacy as a mechanism for conflict resolution: A comprehensive study. Journal of International Relations, Peace Studies and Development, 10(1). A Publication of Acadia University, Canada. Available at: https://scholarworks.arcadia.edu/agsjournal/vol10/iss1/6/

III) Akindoyin, D. (2025). Social movements, resource governance, and State legitimacy: Dynamics of farmers–herders conflicts in Northern Nigeria. Arusha Academic Journal of Social Science, 3(2). A Publication of the University of Arusha, Tanzania. Available at: https://uoa.ac.tz/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/V3-I2-A16.pdf

IV) Akindoyin, D. (2025). Afrocentrism and the Nigeria reciprocated and unreciprocated foreign policy: A review. FUDMA International Journal of Social Sciences 5(4). A Publication of the Federal University of Kasina, Nigeria. Available at: https://fudijoss.fudutsinma.edu.ng/index.php/fudijoss/article/view/122

V) Dada, O., & Akindoyin, D. (2025). Pan-Africanism, sovereignty, and the African Union’s dilemma. Wukari International Studies Journal, 9(5). A Publication of the Federal University of Wukari, Taraba, Nigeria. Available at: https://wissjournals.com.ng/index.php/wiss/article/view/740/639ssss

VI) Akindoyin, D., & Alade, A. (2025). Investigating the effect of irregular migration on Nigeria’s security in the North-West. Arusha Academic Journal of Social Science, 3(1). A Publication of the University of Arusha, Tanzania. Available at: https://uoa.ac.tz/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/UoAAJ-V3-I1-A3.pdf

VII) Akindoyin, D., & Obafemi, A. (2025). Evaluating the impact of insecurity on Nigeria's national development since the Fourth Republic. African Journal of Stability and Development, 17(1). A Publication of Afe Babalola University, Nigeria. Available at: https://doi.org/10.53982/ajsd.2025.1701.05-j

VIII) Akindoyin, D., Adeyemi, O., & Oluyemi, T. (2025). Diplomacy in conflict management: Assessing the European Union’s engagement in the Russia-Ukraine war. RUJMAS Journal of Management and Social Sciences, 11(1). A Publication of the Renaissance University, Enugu Nigeria. Available at: https://rujmass.com/Journals/2025/19.pdf

IX) Adeyemi, O., Omolaja, A., & Akindoyin, D. (2025). Accessing the role of party politics in the Nigerian elections. Kashere Journal of Politics and International Relations, 3(1). A Publication of the Federal University of Kashere, Gombe, Nigeria. Available at: https://journals.fukashere.edu.ng/index.php/kjpir/article/view/471

X) Dada, O., & Akindoyin, D. (2025). Assessing the role of local government administration in community development in Nigeria: A study of Akinyele Local Government of Oyo State (2014–2024). Benue Journal of Social Science, 11(1). A Publication of Benue State University, Nigeria. Available at: https://bsum.edu.ng/journals/bjss/vol11n1/download.php?id=74

XI) Akuche, C., & Akindoyin, D. (2025). Issues impeding development in Sub-Sahara African states: A review. Journal of Politics & International Affairs. A Publication of Covenant University, Otta, Nigeria. Available at: https://journals.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/index.php/cujpia/article/view/5003

XII) Akindoyin, D., Oluyemi, T. & Akinlolu, A. (2025). State-Led counterterrorism in the Sahel: Nigeria and Burkina Faso in comparative perspective. Alvan Journal of Social Science, 2(3). A Publication of Alvan Nkoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Nigeria. Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Dare-Akindoyin/publication/398650273_STATE-LED_COUNTERTERRORISM_IN_THE_SAHEL_NIGERIA_AND_BURKINA_FASO_IN_COMPARATIVE_PERSPERTIVE/links/693d30c77e61d05b530ebfd7/STATE-LED-COUNTERTERRORISM-IN-THE-SAHEL-NIGERIA-AND-BURKINA-FASO-IN-COMPARATIVE-PERSPERTIVE.pdf

XIII) Akindoyin, D., & Olawoyin, M. (2024). An evaluation of revenue generation practices within Nigeria’s local government system: Evidence from Aiyekire Local Government, Ekiti State. Al-Hikmah Journal of Social Science, 9(1), pp. 64–88. A Publication of Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria. Available at: https://ajhss.netlify.app/journal12024.pdf

XIV) Akindoyin, D., & Akuche, C. (2024). Conflict-induced migration and poverty: Engagement of Africa in conflict dynamics and peace architectures. In Africa’s global engagement: Perspectives from emerging countries (pp. 251–270). Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-8235-6_3

XV) Akindoyin, D. (2024). A critique of the impact of social media on governance in Nigeria. Lead City Journal of the Social Science, 9(1). A Publication of Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria. Available at: https://ideas.repec.org/a/ris/lcjsss/0035.html

XVI) Akindoyin, D. (2024). A critical analysis of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its impact on the continent of Africa. Lagos Journal of Contemporary Studies in Education, 2(3). A Publication of Lagos State University of Education, Lagos, Nigeria. Available at: https://doi.org/10.36349/lajocse.2024.v02i03.006

XVII) Akindoyin, D. (2024). Impacts of the Russo-Ukrainian conflict on food security in Sub-Sahara Africa. Journal of International Relations, Peace Studies and Development, 9(1). A Publication of Acadia University, Canada. Available at: https://scholarworks.arcadia.edu/agsjournal/vol9/iss1/3

XVIII) Akindoyin, D. (2024). International relations in the 21st century: The role of track-two diplomacy in conflict resolution. Journal of Politics, 16(2). A Publication of the University of Bucure?ti, Romania. Available at: https://doi.org/10.25019/perspol/24.17.1

XIX) Akindoyin, D., & Badru, R. (2024). A synopsis of the Nigerian democracy. Kashere Journal of Politics and International Relations, 2(1). A Publication of Federal University of Kashere, Gombe, Nigeria. Available at: https://journals.fukashere.edu.ng/index.php/kjpir/article/view/233

XX) Akindoyin, D., & Obafemi, A. (2024). Regional power dynamics and security approaches: A comparative study of SADC and ECOWAS. African Journal of Stability and Development, 16(2). A Publication of Afe Babalola University, Ekiti, Nigeria. Available at: https://doi.org/10.53982/ajsd.2024.1602.03-j

XXI) Akuche, C., & Akindoyin, D. (2024). Elucidating the problems of service delivery in the Nigerian local government system since the Fourth Republic. Kashere Journal of Politics and International Relations, 2(2). A Publication of Federal University of Kashere, Gombe, Nigeria. Available at: https://journals.fukashere.edu.ng/index.php/kjpir/article/view/377

XXII) Akindoyin, D., & Akuche, C. (2023). Analysis of development prospect and security crisis in Nigeria. Lead City Journal of the Social Science, 8(2). A Publication of Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria. Available at: https://lcu.edu.ng/images/LCJSS/journal%20lcjss-volume8-no2-july.pdf#page=5

XXIII) Akindoyin, D., & Badru, R. (2022). An analysis of vulnerability of Nigeria’s electoral system to abuse since the Fourth Republic. Augustine University Journal of Social Sciences, 2(1). A Publication of Augustine University, Lagos, Nigeria. Available at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/188Mc4AptkUay-Rude45vVu6GitDQfWXr/view

XXIV) Akindoyin, D., Akuche, C., & Dada, D. (2022). Poverty reduction in Africa: Role of the civil society. WAUU Journal of International Affairs and Contemporary Studies, 2(1). A Publication of West African Union University, Benin Republic. Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Dare-Akindoyin/publication/379344922_POVERTY_REDUCTION_IN_AFRICA_ROLE_OF_THE_CIVIL_SOCIETY/links/660571aaf5a5de0a9fe7a234/POVERTY-REDUCTION-IN-AFRICA-ROLE-OF-THE-CIVIL-SOCIETY.pdf

XXV) Akindoyin, D. (2022). An assessment of the politicization of poverty eradication programmes in Africa: A case study of Nigeria. Augustine University Journal of Social Sciences, 2(2). A Publication of Augustine University, Lagos, Nigeria. Available at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EnqAJgnS1wxoMNQhVeL5sAkoWzkLBm-Y/view

XXVI) Akindoyin, D., & Akuche, C. (2022). The deficit of governance in Africa: A case study of Nigeria. Journal of Innovative Social Sciences & Human Resource, 22(6). https://www.hummingbirdpubng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/HUJISSHR_VOL22_NO6_JUNE_2022-3.pdf