American University SIS Africa Cluster

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Our goal is to provide a venue for those who study African issues to communicate with each other and make academic connections in order to further their own studies. This page shares information about the research and activities of faculty at American University who are involved in the School of International Service's Africa "Research Cluster."

Great to visit Ebenezer Obadare at the Council on Foreign Relations on Wednesday with my Nigeria Study Group (an indepen...
10/03/2026

Great to visit Ebenezer Obadare at the Council on Foreign Relations on Wednesday with my Nigeria Study Group (an independent study) for an intense discussion on religion and politics. Liberalism and Pentecostalism? The eroticism of pastoral power? Can't wait for the next discussion there. And great to have SIS visiting practitioners Vanita Data and Mike Jobbins join us too!

09/25/2026
08/13/2025

Save the date: October 31 for a big event on Nigeria!

Trade in the Political Crosshairs: Europe and AfricaTuesday, March 4, 20259:00am – 12:00pmFounders Room, School of Inter...
02/20/2025

Trade in the Political Crosshairs: Europe and Africa
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
9:00am – 12:00pm
Founders Room, School of International Service, American University

In this conference we will explore the challenges that businesses are likely to face in the coming years. Free and open to the public.

11/13/2024

Are any grad students looking for a cool class this spring? Take my "Democratization and Autocratization: Policy and Practice"! (SIS 676-002) We will spend the entire semester doing an "applied research" project for USAID, which you will present in-person at USAID in May.

We will cover topics such as democratic backsliding (including readings from Africa arguing that it is overstated), disinformation, authoritarian narratives and explore the efficacy of key US Government tools for promoting democratic resiliency.

SIS-GGPS students may count this course towards the Global Governance concentration. CRS students may use the course for the Africa regional concentration, or the thematic concentrations in Governance and Democracy or Nationalism, Identity, and Ideology. Unsure how it might fit into your individual degree plan? Reach out to your academic advisor to discuss options! SPA advisors are aware of the course.

Bonus: the USAID advisor we will liaise with is an SIS alumna! The class will meet on Thursday nights. Jumpstart your career and get this practical experience.

Congratulations!
06/11/2024

Congratulations!

Congratulations to SIS professor Anthony Fontes! Anthony, a member of the SIS Department of Peace, Human Rights & Cultural Relations, recently received tenure and a promotion to associate professor.

04/15/2024

Great discussion today on the anniversary of Sudan's war. Insights from Search for Common Ground, International Republican Institute, and Freedom House.
Intl leverage could be better used to increase access to aid.

Please join us for a discussion on Sudan next Monday
04/10/2024

Please join us for a discussion on Sudan next Monday

04/10/2024

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