At this upcoming event, Olukayode Bakare, Visiting Fellow and Teaching Associate at Durham University's School of Government and International Affairs, will explore the root causes of political instability in sub-Saharan Africa. He will examine how corruption, governance failures, and external factors contribute to the region's current turmoil. His research on the resurgence of military coups and the wider implications for migration provides insights into how political change within African states has far-reaching consequences for regional and global stability. Dr Bakare's work provides a unique perspective on the geopolitical implications of Africa's challenges, with a particular focus on how governance failures, corruption, and external shocks contribute to instability and drive migration. His research also highlights the wider implications of these issues for international relations and migration trends. Don't miss this opportunity to join us for a thought-provoking Budapest Lecture on the complex challenges facing Sub-Saharan Africa and its crucial role in global stability.

Language: English

Program

4:00 PM – 4:45 PM                             Moderated discussion

  • Olukayode Bakare, Visiting Fellow and Teaching Associate in the School of Government and International Affairs at Durham University
  • Moderator: Viktor Marsai, Director of the Migration Research Institute

4:45 PM – 5:00 PM                             Q&A

 

BIO

Dr. Olukayode Bakare is an esteemed scholar specializing in international relations and sub-Saharan African politics. He earned his Ph.D. in international relations from the University of Aberdeen, UK, and has held teaching and research positions at various universities in Nigeria and the United Kingdom. Dr. Bakare’s academic interests focus on foreign policy, democratization, security, development, international organizations, sub-Saharan African politics, and geopolitical issues.