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About Yusuf Gupa

Yusuf Gupa is a Political Analyst at Argon, where he delivers in-depth analysis on the political landscape of Nigeria and the Sahel to support informed decision-making by government stakeholders, international organisations, and private clients. His work centres on providing timely, contextual intelligence that connects local developments to broader geopolitical trends across West Africa. He holds a BSc in Political Science from the University of Ilorin and brings a diverse portfolio of experience spanning intelligence analysis, foreign policy advisory, and political insight. Yusuf specialises in monitoring and analysing political developments, transitions, emerging trends, and geopolitical shifts. Before joining Argon, he worked at Bulwark Intelligence, focusing on political risk analysis across Nigeria and West Africa. He also worked at Stears Insights, where he was involved in data-driven research on elections, governance, and public policy. In addition to his private sector work, Yusuf has supported the Nigerian government on foreign policy matters, helping to shape the country's positions on key international issues and inform its strategic relations within Africa and the broader Global South. His insights have contributed to national strategy and international engagement on issues ranging from post-conflict recovery to Nigeria's evolving role in regional diplomacy. He is passionate about using evidence-based analysis to inform practical solutions and brings a sharp analytical lens, combined with a grounded, field-informed perspective, to Argon's intelligence products.