Abubakar Yusuf

National Defence College, Nigeria

Baze university, Abuja, Nigeria

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“ Title of Project: Beyond Counter-Terrorism: Rethinking United States (US) Security Engagement in the Sahel through Civilian Harm Mitigation and Governance-Centered Approaches. Principal Researcher: Yusuf Abubakar Mamud, PhD Security ”

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1.

Leveraging Technologies for Counterinsurgency Operations in Nigeria: Available Options

Number of pages: 16 Posted: 12 Feb 2021

Abubakar Yusuf

National Defence College, Nigeria

Downloads 1,142 (47,737)

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Almajiri System of Education and Radical Islamism in Northern Nigeria: Interrogation of the Issues

Number of pages: 15 Posted: 18 Jun 2020 Last Revised: 16 Jun 2021

Abubakar Yusuf

National Defence College, Nigeria

Downloads 628 (105,722)

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Street Children and Human Security in Africa: Assessment of the Regional Responses

Number of pages: 16 Posted: 10 Nov 2020

Abubakar Yusuf

National Defence College, Nigeria

Downloads 586 (115,649)

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Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALWs) in the North West Geopolitical Zone of Nigeria: An Overview

Number of pages: 11 Posted: 25 Mar 2021

Abubakar Yusuf

National Defence College, Nigeria

Downloads 510 (137,292)

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Assessment of Nigeria’s Response to Threat of Improvised Explosive Device (IEDs) in Northeast Nigeria

Number of pages: 13 Posted: 16 Mar 2021

Abubakar Yusuf

National Defence College, Nigeria

Downloads 444 (162,519)

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Resurgence of Coups and Democratic Stability in Africa: An Appraisal

Number of pages: 17 Posted: 17 Apr 2023

Abubakar Yusuf

National Defence College, Nigeria

Downloads 323 (232,793)

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Power Twist in Afghanistan: Interrogating the United States/Taliban Peace Agreement

Number of pages: 15 Posted: 07 May 2021 Last Revised: 13 Sep 2021

Abubakar Yusuf

National Defence College, Nigeria

Downloads 319 (235,935)

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Terrorism and Counterterrorism in Nigeria: Towards a Strategic Soft Power Approach

Number of pages: 19 Posted: 23 Jun 2022

Abubakar Yusuf

National Defence College, Nigeria

Downloads 273 (287,269)

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Threat of Improvised Explosive Device in Northeast Nigeria: Assessment of Nigeria’s Response

Number of pages: 12 Posted: 15 Nov 2021

Abubakar Yusuf

National Defence College, Nigeria

Downloads 205 (373,348)

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Islam Identity and Collective Behaviour: Unveiling the Unique Strengths of Islam in Contemporary Global Politics

Number of pages: 13 Posted: 24 Mar 2021 Last Revised: 16 Jan 2024

Abubakar Yusuf

National Defence College, Nigeria

Downloads 195 (391,686)

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Superpower Rivalry and Regional Security Concerns: Analyzing the Impact of the Niger Coup on West Africa

Number of pages: 25 Posted: 17 Apr 2024

Abubakar Yusuf

National Defence College, Nigeria

Downloads 191 (403,391)

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COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown Discourse: A Review of Some Contending Human Rights Issues

Number of pages: 13 Posted: 02 Mar 2021

Abubakar Yusuf

National Defence College, Nigeria

Downloads 180 (420,133)

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A Framework for Understanding Islam and Islamism in Global Politics

Number of pages: 15 Posted: 18 Jun 2020

Abubakar Yusuf

National Defence College, Nigeria

Downloads 157 (474,889)

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COVID 19 Pandemic and Media System in Nigeria: Implications for the Future

Number of pages: 22 Posted: 21 Jan 2021 Last Revised: 19 Apr 2022

Abubakar Yusuf

National Defence College, Nigeria

Downloads 153 (485,678)

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An Appraisal of Counterterrorism Policies and Strategies in the Middle East and North Africa: Options for a Regional Security Regime

Number of pages: 20 Posted: 23 Oct 2024

Abubakar Yusuf

National Defence College, Nigeria

Downloads 131 (565,439)

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Destruction of Insurgents in Northeast Nigeria: An Appraisal of Boko Haram Surrendering to Government Troops

Number of pages: 14 Posted: 15 Sep 2021 Last Revised: 13 Mar 2023

Abubakar Yusuf

National Defence College, Nigeria

Downloads 116 (617,542)

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Critical Thinking (Tafakhur) Educational Curriculum for Preventing/Countering Violent Extremism

Number of pages: 13 Posted: 18 May 2020 Last Revised: 26 Jan 2021

Abubakar Yusuf

National Defence College, Nigeria

Downloads 116 (621,896)

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The UMMAH Project: A Comprehensive P/CVE Framework for Countering Violent Extremism in Nigeria

Number of pages: 25 Posted: 14 Nov 2024

Abubakar Yusuf

National Defence College, Nigeria

Downloads 110 (640,165)

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Education (Critical Thinking) as Tool for Preventing Violent Extremism in Northeast Nigeria

Number of pages: 20 Posted: 22 Feb 2023

Abubakar Yusuf

National Defence College, Nigeria

Downloads 107 (654,668)

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From Securitization to Open War: Media Framing, Alliance Politics, and the Collapse of Coercive Diplomacy in the United States (US)-Israeli Bombing of Iran

Number of pages: 24 Posted: 02 Apr 2026

Abubakar Yusuf

National Defence College, Nigeria

Downloads 105 (742,061)

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Family as Panacea for Peace and Security in the Community

Number of pages: 23 Posted: 30 Jun 2022

Abubakar Yusuf and Fatima Shehu Adamu

National Defence College, Nigeria and National Defence College, Abuja

Downloads 105 (679,608)

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Counter-terrorism Policies and Strategies in the Middle East and North Africa: An Appraisal of Selected Countries

Number of pages: 19 Posted: 12 Aug 2025 Last Revised: 22 Dec 2025

Abubakar Yusuf

National Defence College, Nigeria

Downloads 91 (736,406)

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Military Coups and Africa's Commitment to Agenda 2063: Assessing the Impact of Military Coup d'etat on Continental Development Goals

Number of pages: 30 Posted: 12 Aug 2025

Abubakar Yusuf

National Defence College, Nigeria

Downloads 90 (742,061)

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Ummah: a Holistic Framework for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism in Nigeria

Number of pages: 19 Posted: 17 Apr 2024

Abubakar Yusuf

National Defence College, Nigeria

Downloads 90 (742,061)

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Religious Freedom, Violence, and International Policy: Assessing Nigeria’s Designation as a Country of Particular Concern for Alleged Christian Persecution

Number of pages: 19 Posted: 24 Dec 2025

Habiba Danjuma and Abubakar Yusuf

affiliation not provided to SSRN and National Defence College, Nigeria

Downloads 83 (790,029)

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Arab Strategic Options Post-UNGA 2025: Reframing Gaza Strategy Amid New Regional Stability Dynamics

Number of pages: 22 Posted: 23 Oct 2025

Abubakar Yusuf

National Defence College, Nigeria

Downloads 79 (809,932)

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The Changing Nature of Africa’s Local Conflicts: An Overview

Number of pages: 13 Posted: 15 Mar 2021

Abubakar Yusuf

National Defence College, Nigeria

Downloads 76 (830,555)

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The Collapse of Deterrence and the Reconfiguration of the Middle East Security Order: From Coercive Diplomacy to Direct War

Number of pages: 22 Posted: 20 Apr 2026

Abubakar Yusuf

National Defence College, Nigeria

Downloads 39 (1,249,711)

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Interrogating the Emerging Geopolitics of Conflict, Deterrence, and Alliances in the Middle East 2023-2026

Number of pages: 14 Posted: 25 Apr 2026

Abubakar Yusuf

National Defence College, Nigeria

Downloads 38 (1,290,922)

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From Battlefield to Courtroom: Evidentiary Challenges in the Prosecution of Terrorism and Insurgency Cases in Nigeria

Number of pages: 19 Posted: 27 Mar 2026

Abubakar Yusuf

National Defence College, Nigeria

Downloads 29 (1,399,036)

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Population Growth and Environmental Security in Nigeria: Sustainable Strategies for the Future

Number of pages: 22 Posted: 20 Apr 2026

Abubakar Yusuf

National Defence College, Nigeria

Downloads 26 (1,424,331)

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Information Warfare and the Contest for Strategic Truth: Implications for Security, Diplomacy, and Economic Stability

Number of pages: 20 Posted: 20 Apr 2026

Abubakar Yusuf

National Defence College, Nigeria

Downloads 24 (1,470,786)

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Great Power Competition and Africa's Security Architecture: Contestation, Dependency, and the Limits of National Security Aspirations

Number of pages: 21 Posted: 20 Apr 2026

Abubakar Yusuf

National Defence College, Nigeria

Downloads 20 (1,534,404)

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The Kainji Corridor as an Emerging Geopolitical Threat: Options for Nigeria and its Neighbours

Number of pages: 23 Posted: 12 Mar 2026

Abubakar Yusuf

National Defence College, Nigeria

Downloads 20 (1,470,786)

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