Daniel Gidey Derbew
Teaching Associate
Daniel Gidey Derbew is a Teaching Associate at the Chitrakoot School of Liberal Arts. He earned his PhD in Political Science from Shoolini University, where his doctoral research examined the changing dimensions of the global world order and its implications for developing and underdeveloped nations.
He holds a master’s degree in Peace and Security Studies from Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia, and a bachelor’s degree in accounting & finance from Defence University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Gidey’s academic expertise lies in international relations, global governance, and the political economy of development, with a particular focus on South–South cooperation across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. His research interests include development assistance, conflict and peacebuilding, geopolitical transformations, and evolving power dynamics in the contemporary international system.
He has published seven peer-reviewed journal articles and a Scopus-indexed book chapter with Elsevier, and his work has been presented at prominent international academic platforms, including the 3rd International Conference on Political Science in London.
In addition to his academic career, Gidey brings over fourteen years of professional experience in national security and intelligence. He has served as a Senior Intelligence Expert and Team Leader at the National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) of Ethiopia, where he led analytical teams, designed strategic intelligence frameworks, and supervised high-profile operations. He also worked as an Intelligence and Surveillance Coordinator at the Addis Ababa Police Commission, contributing to complex criminal investigations and public safety initiatives.
At Shoolini University, Gidey integrates academic scholarship with policy-oriented analysis, contributing to both research and practice in addressing global political and security challenges.
Publications
- Singh, Sandip Kumar; Gidey Derbew, Daniel; and Dadhwal, Kunwar Siddarth (September 2025). “Shifting Power Dynamics in the 21st Century: Implications for Developing Nations in the Global Order.” The Calcutta Journal of Global Affairs, Volume 9, Number 3, September 2025, pp. 470–495.
- Singh, Sandip Kumar; Gidey, Daniel; and Dadhwal, Kunwar Siddarth (June 2025). “Strategic Contestation and Regional Realignment: Israel–Iran Dynamics in the Emerging Global Order.” The Third Voice: Reality and Vision, Vol. 7, Issue 1, June 2025, pp. 14–26.
- Gidey Derbew, Daniel; Dadhwal, Kunwar Siddarth; and Singh, Sandip Kumar (2024). “Negotiated Peace in Africa: A Case Study on the Pretoria Peace Deal between the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front.” Himachal Pradesh University Journal, Vol. 12, No. 2, December 2024, pp. 1–17.
- Gidey Derbew, Daniel; Singh, Sandip Kumar; and Dadhwal, Kunwar Siddarth (July–September 2025). “India’s Role in Global Governance: A Review of Its Participation in International Organizations.” Journalof Contemporary Politics, Vol. 4, No. 3, July–September 2025, pp. 122–130.
- Gidey Derbew, Daniel; Dadhwal, Kunwar Siddarth; Wondimu, Tagel; and Singh, Sandip Kumar(September 2024). “Intra-State Conflict in Northern Ethiopia: A Case Study on the Tigray Conflict.” Towards Excellence, Vol. 16, Issue 3, September 2024, pp. 201–217.
- Singh, Sandip Kumar; Gidey, Daniel; and Dadhwal, Kunwar Siddarth (2023). “India’s Development Assistance in Africa: Analysing India’s Aid and Developmental Projects.” Indian Journal of Politics and International Relations, Vol. 16, No. 2, 2023, pp. 186–200.
- Sanglir, Rosenla; Saksa, Wamum; Dadhwal, Kunwar Siddarth; and Gidey Derbew, Daniel (December 2025). “Economic Transformation in Africa: The Role of India’s Development Assistance and Investments.”Towards Excellence, Vol. 17, Issue 4, December 2025, pp. 256–270.
- Solomon, Dahlak Daniel; Sood, Renu Pal; Gupta, Gaurav; and Gidey Derbew, Daniel (2026). “Ethical Considerations and Legal Implications in the Use of Swarm Robotics for National Security.” In Swarm Robotics Solutions for National Security and Maritime Forensics, published by Elsevier, August 1, 2026. Paperback ISBN: 9780443336218eBook ISBN: 9780443336225.
International Conference Publication
- Gidey Derbew, Daniel; Dadhwal, Kunwar Siddarth; and Singh, Sandip Kumar (2025). “ModernTheoretical Approaches to African Development: Navigating Contemporary Challenges.” Published in the Abstract Book of the 3rd International Conference on Political Science, London, United Kingdom (18–20 July 2025), Vol. 3, No. 1, 2025. ISBN: 978-1-914266-80-5.
Contact Details:
Email: danielderbew@shooliniuniversity.com
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-gidey-30556725a/