Daniel Banini

Daniel Banini serves as Assistant Professor of Political Science at Providence College, focusing on African political systems with empirical emphasis on Ghana, Nigeria, and West Africa. His research examines electoral dynamics, security governance, and corruption impacts through rigorous case-study analysis.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Security Studies, University of Central Florida (2021)
• M.A. in Peace Studies, University of Notre Dame (2013)

Banini's research program centers on African political institutions, investigating how electoral systems influence voter behavior, how security sector corruption undermines military effectiveness against threats like Boko Haram, and how regional security frameworks address small arms proliferation. His methodological approach combines qualitative fieldwork with quantitative analysis of election data, particularly examining swing voting patterns and incumbent defeat mechanisms in Ghanaian legislative elections. This work contributes critical insights into democratic resilience and security challenges across the continent.

His publication record reveals concentrated scholarly engagement with West African political dynamics since 2013, evolving from foundational work on ECOWAS security frameworks toward contemporary analyses of electoral behavior and gender relations in post-conflict settings. Recent articles demonstrate increasing methodological sophistication in examining causal relationships between infrastructure development and political trust, as well as the interplay between ecological factors and state stability.