In political science, my specializations are international relations and comparative politics. My teaching interests include the following: comparative politics (focus on Africa); international relations; international security issues (esp. human security); international political economy; African politics; politics of developing economies; trade and investment in developing countries.
I have widely written and published on economic development issues in Africa and the developing world, particularly China-Africa relations.

Experience

  • –present
    Professor of Politics, Coastal Carolina University

Education

  • 2010 
    Miami University, Ph.D./Political Science

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