I am a Security Studies doctoral candidate at the University of Central Florida’s School of Politics, Security, and International Affairs. 

Originally from Ghana, I hold a B.A. and an M.A. from the University of Cape Coast and the University of Ghana, respectively. 

I conduct research on topics in security studies, international relations, and comparative politics, with a regional focus on Sub-Saharan Africa.

My current research projects are on conflict and political violence, and peacekeeping and civilian protection in armed conflict.  Additionally, I have ongoing research projects that focus on the intersection between international relations and  the Global South; international politics of Africa; and  democracy and governance in Africa. 

My academic and policy works have been published by the  African Security Review, the Conversation, and the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Center

I have previously worked as researcher at the Legon Center for International Affairs and Diplomacy – a foreign policy institute of Ghana’s Foreign Ministry – and the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Center, both in Accra, Ghana. In both jobs, my research focused on peace and security in Africa, including but not limited to conflict and peacebuilding in Africa, terrorism, and violent extremism in the West African sub-region.