Publications & Policy Briefs
Actionable analysis, peer-reviewed working papers, and strategic policy dispatches for ambassadors, ministries, and media executives.
Digital Sovereignty & State Media Diplomacy: Architectures for African Narrative Power
Strategic recommendations on restructuring state broadcast satellite capabilities, editorial autonomy, and international digital newsroom syndication across West African corridors.
Artificial Intelligence, Deepfakes & Diplomatic Protocol: Emerging Vulnerabilities in Foreign Communications
Empirical investigation into synthetic audio/video manipulation in international relations, diplomatic crisis management, and guidelines for diplomatic authentication.
Global Perception Audit: African Foreign Policy & Economic Statecraft in International Headlines
Content analysis of coverage across 40 leading international news outlets, measuring sentiment, narrative framing, sovereign credibility, and investment implications.
Official Communiqué: Inaugural Annual Diplomacy Day Set for 20 November 2026 in Abuja
Official announcement of the national strategic dialogue on media diplomacy, statecraft, and global influence hosted at the Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Centre.
Contribute to the MDS Research Repository
MDS invites scholars, diplomats, international correspondents, and strategic communicators to submit manuscripts, policy analyses, and case studies for publication in our upcoming 2026/2027 series.