Alhassan Tahiru

Alhassan Tahiru is an early career researcher specialising in peace studies, international relations, and conflict resolution. With a deep commitment to exploring violent conflicts and advancing sustainable peacebuilding strategies, he brings knowledge and practical experience to his role as a Research Fellow at the Centre for Alternative Politics & Security, West Africa (CAPS-WA).

Alhassan holds a Master’s degree in Peace and Conflict Research and International Relations from the University of Tübingen, Germany, and the Social Sciences University of Ankara, Türkiye. He also earned an Advanced Diploma in Islamic Studies from Al-Maktoum College of Higher Education, Scotland, and a Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies from the University for Development Studies, Ghana.

As Executive Coordinator of the Africa Network of Critical Scholars (ANeCS), he has provided strategic support to advance cutting-edge research on Africa’s security challenges. At the University of Tübingen, he served as a research assistant on the project “Holy Scriptures and War in West Africa”, examining how religious interpretations influence political violence and collective mobilisation. His work included engaging with clerics’ sermons in Northern Nigeria, contributing to a nuanced understanding of the role of religion in conflict dynamics.

Alhassan also contributed to the African Intervention Politics project at the Peace Research Institute Frankfurt (PRIF), Germany’s leading peace research institute. Here, he conducted in-depth empirical analyses of international military and security cooperation in West Africa, exploring the intricate connections between local violence and transnational African networks. His research has culminated in publications addressing local conflicts, transnational violence, and African security.

Beyond his research, Alhassan has worked as an administrative assistant at the University of Tübingen’s Global Awareness Education Department. He supported the interdisciplinary Micro-program, expanding its reach to 17 international universities, which further demonstrates his commitment to fostering inclusive academic collaboration.

He is proficient in multiple languages, including English, Arabic, Turkish, German, Hausa, and Akan. He is, therefore, adept at engaging diverse communities and stakeholders across West Africa and beyond. In his role at CAPS-WA, Alhassan leverages his extensive expertise to drive innovative research and contribute to the Centre’s mission of promoting alternative, inclusive, and sustainable approaches to peace and security in the region.