Dr. Nicodemus Minde is a researcher and academic specializing in peace, security, governance, and international relations in East Africa. He works with the East Africa Peace and Security and Governance Programme (EAPSG) at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) in Nairobi, Kenya. He is also an adjunct lecturer in International Relations at the United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa) in Nairobi. Dr. Minde holds a PhD in International Relations. His research covers major powers in Africa, foreign policy, peace and conflict in the Great Lakes Region, political parties, democratization, and the political history of Tanzania and Zanzibar.