Daniel Banini

Dr. Daniel Banini is an Assistant Professor of Comparative Politics and International Relations (focusing on Africa) at Providence College. His research explores the intersection of security, conflict processes, and African politics, with ongoing projects investigating the micro effects of climate change on farmer-herder interactions in West Africa. Dr. Banini examines the connections between corruption, state legitimacy and conflict processes, while also investigating how trust, infrastructure development, and patriarchy influence African political attitudes.

Methodologically, his work leans toward fieldwork, interviews, comparative case studies, and mixed methods approaches.. His research has been published in African Security, Small Wars & Insurgencies, Defence Studies, the Journal of Elections, Public Opinion & Parties, and Legislative Studies.