Research

Building Africa & the Caribbean’s Research Authority on Security

ACCTSLA’s knowledge and publication function is designed as a searchable digital library housing research papers, policy briefs, books, and expert commentary — positioning the Academy as a reference authority on African and Caribbean counter-terrorism and security, not merely a training provider.

Research Focus

Housed within the Research, Publications & Strategic Studies department, ACCTSLA’s research programme covers:

Research Methods in Security Studies
Strategic Policy Development
Academic & Technical Report Writing
Africa Security Futures Analysis
Case Study Research Labs

Faculty Research & Publications

Published work from ACCTSLA’s own leadership, spanning governance, security studies, and African political systems.

Professor Dr. Oumar Keïta

Director, Strategic Policy & Regional Security Affairs

Understanding the Malian Crisis: Causes, Challenges, Projects — 2021
IBK Mali First: For the Honor of Mali — 2013
Le Mali de Modibo Keïta: 50 Years of Independence — 2010
Security and Development in the Sahel — 2020

Forthcoming: The Evolution of the Political System in Mali (1946–1996) — 2025

Professor Odoziobodo Severus Ifeanyi, PhD

Director, Governance, Policy & Strategic Studies

Research Methodology for Social and Management Sciences
Fundamentals of African Politics
Society and Revolution: A Nigerian Perspective
Africa and Her Diasporas: Building Global Partnerships for Development

Dr. Donatus Emeka Makata

Special Assistant, Operations & Administration

Author of over 20 published works spanning counter-terrorism frameworks and national security preparedness, crime prevention and public safety systems, disaster risk management, and public health security.

Public Commentary & Thought Leadership

Dr. Joseph Sunny Ifedimma (fka Moneke)

Commandant General

“Imperative of an Anti-Terrorism Agency” — Vanguard Newspapers, May 10, 2005
“Executive Action on Anti-Terrorism Bill” — National Interest, Oct 17, 2005
“Nigeria's Capacity in Handling Terrorism” — Daily Independent, Nov 14, 2005
“Counter Terrorism Commission: Overdue in Nigeria” — Leadership, Aug 28, 2007
“Set Up Counter-Terrorism Agency, Expert Urges FG” — Vanguard, Oct 5, 2010
“SSS, NIA Need to Adjust to Parameters of Terrorists” — Leadership, Sept 11, 2011
“Why Nigeria hasn't defeated terrorism” — New Telegraph, Dec 2025