Author: Rotimi T. Suberu | Journal of Democracy

Rotimi T. Suberu, professor of political science at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, was Senior Fellow at the United States Institute of Peace in 2006–2007.

October 2007, Volume 18, Issue 4

Nigeria’s Muddled Elections

Rotimi T. Suberu

The failure of the elections has been partly mitigated by the hope of judicial review of electoral malfeasance, the stabilizing ingenuity of ethno-regional power-sharing, and renewed national discussions of electoral reforms.

October 1993, Volume 4, Issue 4

The Challenges of Ethnic Conflict: The Travails of Federalism in Nigeria

Rotimi T. Suberu

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Nationalism, Ethnic Conflict, and Democracy

"Presents thought-provoking notions of the ways in which we view both nationalism and democracy and provides some valuable ideas for working toward a more stable world."—Journal of International Affairs

Democratization in Africa: Progress and Retreat

At a time when democracy seems to be in retreat in many parts of the world, Africa presents a more mixed picture. Democratization in Africa: Progress and Retreat brings into focus the complex landscape of African politics by pairing broad analytical surveys with country-specific case studies.