Blessing-Miles Tendi, is an Associate Professor at the University of Oxford's Department of Politics and International Relations and the African Studies Centre. His research spans diverse themes in African politics, including intellectuals' role, civil-military relations, gender dynamics, the use of 'evil' in politics, and intelligence studies. Tendi also conducts biographical research, adding a human dimension to his scholarly pursuits. Geographically, his focus extends to Southern African Politics, with a keen interest in nations like Botswana, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Lesotho, and the Kingdom of Eswatini. Tendi's multidimensional approach makes him a distinguished scholar contributing significantly to the understanding of African political dynamics.