Mr. Callistus Francis Azubuike

Mr. Callistus Francis Azubuike is a LECTURER I in POLITICAL SCIENCE Department, Faculty Of Social Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Mr. Callistus Francis Azubuike

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Political Science, Faculty Of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Department/Sub-Unit:
POLITICAL SCIENCE

Interest Areas

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, December, 2012)
June, 2008 to December, 2012
MSc. Political Science (International Relations
2Univeristy of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, April, 2005)
October, 1998 to September, 2004
BSc. Political Science/Religion
3Pacnodims Administrative College, Ihiala LGA, Anambra State. (OND, May, 1991)
April, 1986 to November, 1990
ORDINARY DIPLOMA Secretaryship
4EZIANI COMMUNITY SCHOOL. (FSLC, October, 1987)
February, 1980 to January, 1985
FSLC Primary Education

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1Ezeanya Emeka Vincent, Azubuike Callistus Francis. (2026, April), "Socio-Political Fragility Military Takeover in Niger Republic", Journal of Nation-Building &Policy Studies (JoNPS), Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 25-53, International
2Mbah Clement Chukwu. (Ph.D); 2Nwokonye Agary Ndubuisi (Ph.D) & 3Azubuike, Callistus Francis(M.Sc.). (2026, January), "Geopolitical Rivalries and International Responses to Iran's Nuclear Programme: A Critical Analysis", International Journal of Innovative Legal & Political Studies, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 1-8, International
31Azubuike, Callistus Francis; 2Mbah, Clement Chukwu (Ph.D.) & 3Nwokonye, Agary Ndubuisi (Ph.D.). (2025, October), "Joint Comprehensive Plan Of Action And Iran’s Nuclear Programme: A Critical Evaluation", International Journal of Innovative Legal & Political Studies, Vol. 13, (Issue 4), pp 204-213, International
4Ezeanya Emeka Vincent, Idigo Chugo Blessing, Azubuike Callistus Francis. (2025, September), "ISRAEL-IRAN NUCLEAR CONTESTATION AND NARRATIVE OF EXISTENTIAL THREAT", Journal of Xi’an Shiyou University, Natural Science Edition, Vol. 21, (Issue 9), pp 76-96, Journal of Xi’an Shiyou University, Natural Science Edition, the journal has other discipline editions
5Nwagbo, Samuel N.C; Azubuike, Callistus Francis; Ezeakoafor, Abraham. (2025, May), "Insecurity and Attainment of Sustainable Development Goals 1 and 2 in Nigeria", Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, Vol. 12, (Issue 5), pp 138-153, International Journal of Repute
6Callistus, F. Azubuike, Oguejiofor Princewilliams O, Emmanuel. O. Ezeamu, Ogochukwu. E. Chukwuma. (2024, June), "Geopolitical Implications of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine and Its Potential to Trigger a Third World War", International Journal of Social Sciences and Management Research, Vol. 10, (Issue 5), pp 43-49, https://doi.org/10.56201/ijssmr.v8.no1.2022.pg32.40
7Azubuike, Callistus Francis, Oladiran Afolabi, Anthony Ngonadi, Ifeanyi Eleazar Umeozor. (2024, December), "From Cold War Dynamics to Contemporary Complexities:Unraveling the Geo-political Implications of America and Russia Relations", Wukari International Studies Journal, Vol. 8, (Issue 9), pp 140-149, Wukari International Studies Journal
8Azubuike Callistus Francis, Ojo Idowu Akinwumi, Emmanuel Okwuchukwu Ezeamu. (2024, December), "Assessing the Global Economic Impact of Ransomeware Attacks and Strategic Global Response", Nnamdi Azikiwe Journal of Political Science, Vol. 9, (Issue 4), pp 1-17, Political Science Department
9Callistus, F. Azubuike, Emmanuel. O. Ezeamu, Ogochukwu. E. Chukwuma. (2024, March), "The Impact of China's Expanding Influence on Africa's Regional Politics and Economy: An Appraisal of Nigeria, Mozambique and South-Africa’s Experiences", Nnamdi Azikiwe Journal of Political Science, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 79-93, A Political Science UNIZIK Departmental International Journal
10Oladiran Afolabi, Azubuike Callistus Francis, Ifeanyi Eleazar Umeozor, Anthony Ngonadi. (2024, June), "PARTY SYSTEM AND POLITICAL PARTIES AS THREATS TO DEMOCRACY AND GOOD GOVERNANCE IN NIGERIA'S FOURTH REPUBLIC", Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies,, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 2630 – 7057, Departmental Publication
11Callistus Azubuike , Princewilliams Odera Oguejiofor , Ojo Idowu Akinwumi , Afolabi Oladiran. (2024, July), "“The Dragon and the Eagle”: Analysing the Implications of China’s Rise for United States’ Global Influence", International Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research (IJAMR), Vol. 8, (Issue 7), pp 457-469, Multidiscipline
12Callistus Francis Azubuike, Emeka Vincent Ezeanya. (2023, May), "Globalization and Economic Developement: A Study of Nigeria 2010-2021", International Journal of Academic and Applied Research (IJAAR), Vol. 7, (Issue 5), pp 13-24
13Callistus Francis Azubuike, Emeka Vincent Ezeanya. (2023, April), "THE GLOBAL POLITICAL ECONOMY OF COVID-19: THE THIRD WORLD PERSPECTIVE; A STUDY OF NIGERIA", International Journal of Advanced Academic Research, Vol. 9, (Issue 4), pp 57-71
14Emeka Vincent Ezeanya,Callistus Francis Azubuike. (2023, April), "Implication of Bureaucratic Corruption on Political Development in Nigeria", International Journal of Academic and Applied Research (IJAAR), Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 40-50
15Callistus Francis Azubuike, Emeka Vincent Ezeanya. (2023, March), "China-US Struggle for Global Hegemony:Its Implications on the Africa's Economy; Nigeria in View", Scholarly Journal of Social Sciences Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 55-70
16Francis Callistus Azubuike, Shedrack Chukwuezeugo Igboke, Arinze Emmanuel Okonkwo. (2023, September), "Globalization and International Terrorism: Its Implications on Global Peace and Security", International Journal of Academic Information Systems Research (IJAISR), Vol. 7, (Issue 9), pp 1-7
17Callistus Francis Azubuike. (2023, September), "Cyber Security and International Conflicts: An Analysis of State-Sponsored Cyber Attacks", Nnamdi Azikiwe Journal of Political Science (NAJOPS)., Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 101-114
18Azubuike callistus Francis, Ezeanya Emeka Vincent, Nwagbo Samuel N.C, Chidozie B Obiorah, Emelife Anthony. M, Ignatus I. Ngini, Emenike Ekene. (2023, November), "North Korea: Nuclear Armament And International Security", Webology, Vol. 20, (Issue 3), pp 167-180
19Azubuike Callistus Azubuike, Ojo Idowu Akinwumi, Igboke Shedrack. C. (2023, December), "Non State Actors and International Conflicts: A Study of ISIS and Boko Haram", African Journal of Politics and Administrative Studies (AJPAS), Vol. 16, (Issue 2), pp 382-402
20Francis Callistus, Azubuike, Chukwuezugo Shedrack Igboke. (2022, November), "UKRAINE AND RUSSIA CONFLICT: ITS IMPLICATIONS ON THE GLOBAL ECONOMY", International Journal of Advanced Academic Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 11), pp 280-290, International Journal of Advanced Academic Research | ISSN: 2488-9849 Vol. 8, Issue 11 (November, 2022)
21Azubuike Callistus Francis and Ezeanya Emeka Vincent. (2021, June), "Peace and Conflict Resolution in Africa: A Study of Selected Countries", African Journal of Politics and Administrative Studies (AJPAS), Vol. 14, (Issue 115), pp 127
22Vincent Emeka Ezeanya, Francis Callistus, Azubuike. (2021, October), "Security Threats: Appraising the effects of cyber crimes and kidnapping on Nigeria's image in the international community", International Journal of Advanced Academic Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 10), pp 131-1432

Academic Leadership Qualities

Grants
1Awardee: "TETFUND ACADEMIC STAFF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (AST&D) GRANT" (January, 2024 to June, 2026). Completed sponsored grant by TETFUND
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, ""NIGERIA’S CONTRIBUTION TO THE AFRICA UNION’S (AU) PEACEKEEPING OPERATION IN SOMALIA, 2010 – 2019,"" (June, 2023)
Contributions to the University/Society
1Assistant Coordinator Departmental CEP Programme CEP, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2024 to June, 2026)
2Department Representative Faculty Electricity Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (March, 2024 to June, 2026)
3Member, "Departmental Accreditation Committee" (April, 2024)
4Member, "Departmental Allumni Relations Committee" (April, 2024)
5Assistant CEP Coordinator, "Departmental CEP Coordination" (April, 2024)
6Member, "Departmental Counselling and Career Guidiance Committee" (April, 2024)
7Member, "Departmental Disciplinary Committee" (April, 2024)
8Member, "Departmental Environmental and Aesthetic Committee" (April, 2024)
9INVIGILATOR, "NAU COMPUTER BASED TEST EXAMINATION INVIGILATION" (April, 2024)
10Sub-Committee Member, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY DIRECTORATE OF QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CERTIFICATION" (June, 2023)
11Memeber, "Appointment as level Coordinators/Staff Advisers , Political Science Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (February, 2022)
12Member Faculty Examination Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Faculty of Social Sciences Committees, 2020/2021 Academic Session." (August, 2021)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "NIGERIAN POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION SOUTH EAST ZONE" - 2023 Session (member since 2023), https://www.npsa.org

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"Africa at the Cross-Roads Confronting Governance, Security, and Development Challenges in the 21st Century", (Department of Political Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 24th August, 2025 to 25th August, 2025; UNIZIK AUDITORIUM
2"Leadership Security and Social Stability in Contemporary Nigeria Economy (9th International Conference)", (Faculty of Social Sciences, COOU Igbariam Campus), 7th July, 2024 to 9th July, 2024; Physical
3"Building an Integrated South East Nigeria: Politics, Economy, and Security", (Nigerian Political Science Association South East), 6th June, 2023 to 9th June, 2023; UNIZIK AUDITORUM
Workshops
1"2026 Research Capacity Building Workshop", (Faculty of Social Sciences, COOU Igbariam Campus), 1st April, 2026 to 1st April, 2026; FSS Conference Center, COOU Igbariam
2"Online Teaching and Examination", (Sandwich Programme Training Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 20th June, 2023 to 20th June, 2023; ASUU Building UNIZIK (Physical)