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Dr Olawale Ismail is a Senior Lecturer in Leadership, Peace and Development Education at the African Leadership Centre, King's College London. He has 13+ years of experience in security and peacebuilding research, serving as Head of Research at International Alert and collaborating with institutions like Oxford University Press, Addis Ababa University, and the Conflict, Security & Development Group.
- PhD in Peace Studies (University of Bradford)
- MPhil in International Relations (University of Cambridge)
His research focuses on the security-development nexus, with expertise in youth-related dynamics, including employment, radicalization, and protest movements. He applies interdisciplinary approaches to peacebuilding, mental health interventions in conflict zones, and regional security governance.
Key article trends include:
- Youth agency in violence and peacebuilding
- Post-conflict psychosocial support
- Security cooperation with external actors
- Informal economy impacts on youth
- Policy frameworks for SDG 16
- Mental health integration in peace efforts
He has collaborated with global institutions including the Commonwealth Society, CODESRIA, and African Security Sector Network, and consults for DFID, SIDA, and the African Union.
