Seun BamideleDr. Seun Bamidele has devoted over ten years of his career to the fields of conflict, security, and development studies, with a specialized focus on local security, insurgency, counterinsurgency, and community security. His academic and professional ourney integrates research, policy-making, and university teaching, allowing him to develop a nuanced understanding of the social structures and processes contributing to vulnerability in conflict zones. His expertise is particularly centered on West Africa, with a primary focus on Nigeria.Dr. Bamidele holds two PhDs: one in Peace and Security Studies from the Institute of Peace, Security, and Governance at Ekiti State University, and another in Development Studies from the University of Pretoria, South Africa. He has consulted for various international organizations, including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Currently, he serves as a lecturer and researcher at the Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria.His research interests center on the potential of local insurgency-related peace groups, particularly the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in Nigeria, and their collaboration with government military forces. Dr. Bamidele applies David Galula's insurgency-related peace theory to analyze unconventional peace strategies and military-civilian cooperation. His work has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, including the 'Journal of Asian and African Studies, ' 'Development Studies Review, ' and 'African Conflict and Peacebuilding Review.'Dr. Seun Bamidele was born in Oyo State, Nigeria, and his upbringing in the country deeply informs his analytical perspective. His research has been further enriched by fieldwork during his post-doctoral research funded by the Gerda Henkel Stiftung in Germany. Read More Read Less