Department of Gender and Sexuality Studies

Prof Dodeye Williams

College of Human Sciences
School of Social Sciences
Department: Gender and Sexuality Studies
Professor Extraordinarius

Qualifications

  • B.Sc Political Science (Second Class Upper Division) University of Calabar, Nigeria
  • M.Sc International Relations University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Nigeria             
  • P.hD International Relations University of Calabar, Nigeria
  • MA Global Security, University of Sheffield, United Kingdom, UK (Distinction)   
  • Certificate in Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice, University  of Leiden, Netherlands - Six-week Online Certificate Course with COURSERA (Distinction)

Fields of academic interests

  • Strategic Studies
  • International Relations
  • Religion and Conflict in Africa,
  • Terrorism
  • Peace Studies

Field of Specialisation

  •  Political Science
  •  International Relations
  •  Global Security

Books

BOOKS

Williams, Dodeye Uduak (2019) Contemporary War Studies: An Introduction ISBN: 978-978-972-769-8 Graphics Home, Calabar, Nigeria

CHAPTERS IN BOOKS

Williams, Dodeye Uduak (2022) “Terrorism, Radicalization, Violent Extremism and Military Effectiveness in Nigeria” in A.G Atelhe and G.A Wahab (eds) Nigeria Security Dilemma Since the Return to Democracy in 1999. Nigerian Defence Academy Press, Nigeria pp 366-382

Williams, Dodeye Uduak (2021) “Religion and Terrorism in Africa: The Challenge of Traditional Counterterrorism Strategies” in A. Adogame, O. Adeboye and C. Williams Fighting in God’s Name: Religion and Conflict in Local-Global Perspectives pp. 107-132 Lexington Books an imprint of Rowman and Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc 4501 Forbes Boulevard, Suite 200, Lanham, Maryland 20706, USA ISBN 978-1-4985-3993-7

 

Williams, Dodeye Uduak (2020) “The Ungoverned and Ungovernable Spaces in West Africa: Facilitating Illicit Economies and Terrorist Financing” in K. Ogujiuba and U. Maurice Ogbonnaya Contemporary Challenges in Africa’s Development Reach Publishers Wandsbeck, South Africa 3631

Williams, Dodeye Uduak (2019) African Approaches to Conflict Management in K. Kemand, J. Innocent and N. Martin Luther Themes and Perspectives in Peace and Conflict Studies pp. 261-286 Centre for Peace and Development, Veritas University, Abuja  and UFUK Dialogue Foundation ISBN 978-978-981-186-1

Williams, Dodeye Uduak (2019) “Human Security and Development in ACP-EU Relations: Implications for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa” in A. Sesay, S. Wapmuk and C. Ugwuanyi African Perspectives on ACP-EU Relations pp. 173-198 Published by the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Lagos, Nigeria  ISBN 978-002-130-2

Williams, Dodeye Uduak (2018) Socio-economic Impact of Gas Flaring in Ukpenekang, Ibeno Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State Nigeria in B. Bukar, A. Osita and S. Wapmuk Gas Flaring in the Niger Delta: The Internal and External Dimensions pp 303-330 Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, 13/15 Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos ISBN 978-002-130-2

Williams, Dodeye Uduak (2012) “Christianity and the Negotiation of Cultures: A Case Study of Yakurr Festivals in Nigeria” in A. Adogame, E. Chitando and B. Bateye (eds) (2012) African Traditions in the Study of Religion in Africa   pp. 149-160 Ashgate, Ashgate Publishing Limited, Wey Court East, Union Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7PT, England ISBN 978-1-4094-1970-9

Williams, Dodeye Uduak (2012) ‘Peace and Conflict Studies’ in C.O Bassey and G.O. Ozumba (ed.) Political Science: An Introductory Reader pp. 564-606 Concept Publications Limited, Palmgrove, Lagos, Nigeria. ISBN 978-978-51445-7-4

Williams, Dodeye Uduak (2014) ‘Contesting Meaning and Gender: The Role of Christianity in an African Indigenous Religious Festival’ in G. Vincent, E. Obinna and A. Adogame Christianity in the Modern World: Changes and Controversies pp. 175-187 Ashgate Publishing Limited, Wey Court East, Union Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7PT, England.  ISBN 978-1-4094-7025-0

Journal articles

  • Williams, Dodeye Uduak (2022) “State and Non-State Violations of Religious Freedom and Implications for National Unity in Nigeria.” Canopy Forum, August 5, 2022. https://canopyforum.org/2022/08/05/state-and-non-state-violations-of-religious-freedom-and-implications-for-national-unity-in-nigeria.
  • Williams, Dodeye Uduak  (2018) “The Incongruity of Sayyid Qutb’s Political Islam and National Integration in Nigeria: A Descriptive Analysis” Politics and Religion Journal, 12(2): 245-262 https://www.politicsandreligionjournal.com/index.php/prj/article/view/322
  • Okon, Enoch Ndem and Williams, Dodeye Uduak  (2021) “Regional Implementation of the United Nations Global Counterterrorism Strategy in West Africa: Issues and Challenges” Austral: Brazilian Journal of Strategy and International Relations 10(19): 250-282 https://seer.ufrgs.br/austral/article/view/108219/66032
  • Williams, Dodeye Uduak and Nyong, Sovereign Felix (2019) Prevalence, Forms and Factors of Gender-based Violence against Women and Girls in Calabar, Nigeria Socialscientia: Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities 4(4): 43- 56
  • Williams, Dodeye Uduak  and Obo, Ugumanim B. (2018) “The Complexity of Measuring Counterterrorism Effectiveness and the Challenge of Human Rights Violations in Africa” Calabar Journal of Politics and Administration (CJOPAA) 4(1): 35-58
  • Williams, Dodeye Uduak  (2018) ‘Countering Terrorism or Countering Religion? Implications for the Global War on Terror’ International Journal of Public Administration and Management, 4(3): 62-75,
  • Williams, Dodeye Uduak  & Ebegbulem, Joseph (2018) Is War Amoral? Journal of Political Science and Leadership Research 4(1): 50-57
  • Okon, Enoch Ndem and Williams, Dodeye Uduak  (2018) ‘Burundi and Gambia: Regional Security and Rapid Deployment Capability. The Utility of the African Standby Force’ Conflict Studies Quarterly 24(4): 44-70 http://www.csq.ro/wp-content/uploads/Enoch-Ndem-OKON.pdf
  • Williams, Dodeye Uduak  (2016) ‘The Role of Conflict Resolution in Counterterrorism in Nigeria: A Case Analysis of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) and Boko Haram (BH)’ Peace Research: The Canadian Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies 48(1-2): 173-202 http://www.peaceresearch.ca/pdf/48/PRJ_48_1-2_Dodeye_Uduak_Williams.pdf
  • Williams, Dodeye Uduak  (2015) ‘How Useful are the Major Theories of Ethnic Conflict?’ AcademicJournal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AJIS) 4(1): 147-152 http://www.mcser.org/journal/index.php/ajis/article/view/5964/5735
  • Williams, Dodeye Uduak  (2014) ‘The Commodification of War: Political, Legal and Moral Issues’ Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences (MJSS) 5(27): 1467-1472 http://www.mcser.org/journal/index.php/mjss/article/view/5231
  • Williams, Dodeye Uduak  (2014) ‘Relevance of Mary Kaldor’s ‘new wars’ Thesis in the 21st century’ Journal of Law and Conflict Resolution 6(5): 84-88 http://www.academicjournals.org/journal/JLCR/article-full-text-pdf/BEA811B47455
  • U B Obo & Williams, Dodeye Uduak  (2014) ‘Contemporary International Law and the Peripheral Status of Africa: A Critical Analysis’ International Organization of Scientific Research (IOSR) Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (JHSS) 19(9): 11-17 http://www.iosrjournals.org/iosr-jhss/papers/Vol19-issue9/Version-1/B019911117.pdf
  • Williams, Dodeye Uduak  (2012) ‘Troop Deployment and Effective Peace Operations in Africa: African Union Mission in Darfur (AMIS) (2004-2006)’ Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences (MJSS) 3(3): 313-321 https://www.academia.edu/7008868/Troop_Deployment_and_Effective_Peace_Operations_in_Africa-AMIS_2004-2006
  • Williams, Dodeye Uduak  (2012) ‘The 2003 Conflagration in Darfur: An Empirical Analysis’ African Rennaissance: Democratic peace versus democratic conflict in Africa 9(3-4): 115-127 http://journals.co.za/content/aa_afren/9/3_4/EJC131200
  •  Williams, Dodeye Uduak  (2010) ‘Dimensions in the Construction of National Identity in Nigeria’ Studies in World Christianity: The Edinburgh Review of Theology and Religion Volume 16 (2): 169-179 https://www.euppublishing.com/doi/abs/10.3366/swc.2010.0004
  • Williams, Dodeye Uduak , Okon, Enoch and Onibasa, Tony (2018) “The Utility of Military Force and The Global War on Terror: Strategic or Tactical?” Journal of Humanities and Social Policy 4(2): 1-11
  • Williams, Dodeye Uduak  (2018) “Strategic Culture and Nigeria’s National Security Policy: Implications for Counterterrorism” Journal of Political Science and Leadership Research 4(2): 1-9
  • Williams, Dodeye Uduak  (2018) “Is there any Consistency regarding Western Intervention in Conflicts?” Research Journal of Humanities and Cultural Studies (RJHCS) 4(1): 19-29
  • Williams, Dodeye Uduak  (2018) ‘Religion and Political Conflict in Nigeria: A Reflective Review of the April 2011 Polls’ Journal of Humanities and Social Policy 4(2): 23-36
  • Williams, Dodeye Uduak  (2017) “The African Union (AU) Counterterrorism Framework and the Rhetoric of Regional Cooperation” International Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies 4(2): 1-19
  • Uno Ijim Agbor & Williams, Dodeye Uduak  (2008) ‘The State, University & Industry in the Development of Science and Technology’ African Journal of Contemporary Issues 8(1): 81- 92
  • Williams, Dodeye Uduak  (2014) “Global Poverty: A Threat to International Peace and Security” Journal of Good Governance and Sustainable Development in Africa (JGGSDA) 2(3): 16-23
  • Williams, Dodeye Uduak  (2014) ‘How do we measure the success of Disarmament, Demobilisation and Re-integration (DDR) Programmes?’ International Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies 2(3):1-8

Professional positions, fellowships & awards

AWARDS
  • Commonwealth Scholarship for Split-site Doctoral Research 2008
  • TETFUND Scholarship Award for Postgraduate study 2013/2014
  • John Templeton Foundation Research Grant 2019
POSITONS
i.     Deputy Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Calabar 2021
ii.    Coordinator & Examination Officer, B.Sc Public Administration (BPA) Degree Programme– 2009-2011
iii.  Chairman and Examination Officer, Departmental Graduate Committee 2014-2016
v.   Coordinator, Departmental Research Committee  2017 -2018
vi.  Member, Faculty Research Committee 2018 to date
vii. Editor, Calabar Journal of Politics and Administration (CJOPAA) 2018-2019
 

Projects

John Templeton Foundation (JTF) Funded “Modernization, Megachurches and the Urbanization of Christianity in the Global South” Project 2019 to date

Other

ORCID:                     https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0537-6686    

Scopus Author ID:    Scopus Author ID: 56006697300

ResearchGate:          https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Dodeye-Williams

Google Scholar:        https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=9TDwKgsAAAAJ&hl=en