Assistant Professor for African Security Studies
Dr. Joel Amegboh is an Assistant Professor of African Security Studies at the Africa Center for Strategic Studies, where he oversees the Center’s academic initiatives on national security strategy development and security sector resource management across Africa. His work emphasizes strengthening whole-of-government strategic planning, improving the alignment of security policies with national priorities, and supporting governments in navigating complex and rapidly evolving security environments. Dr. Amegboh has provided advisory support to multiple African governments in the development of their National Security Strategies, including Zambia, Botswana, Ghana, Liberia, Niger, and Madagascar.
He has also delivered senior-level instruction on national security strategy at defense and staff colleges in Ghana, Tanzania, and other professional military education institutions, advancing strategic thinking among senior military and civilian leaders. Before joining the Africa Center, Dr. Amegboh served with the United Nations Department of Public Information’s Educational Outreach Division and later with the Mali Integrated Operational Team in the United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs. His research focuses on national security strategy design and implementation, civil–military relations, security sector resource governance and mobilization, and the nexus between security, development, and governance in fragile and conflict-affected settings.
Dr. Amegboh holds a Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from George Mason University, as well as an M.A. in Global Development and Peace Studies and a B.A. in International Political Economy and Diplomacy from the University of Bridgeport. He is also a Term Member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
Areas of Expertise
National Security Strategy Development, Peacebuilding, Youth and Security, Human Security, Security-Development-Governance Nexus.
Article
Rethinking National Security Strategies in Africa
International Relations, January 2021
Spotlight
Protests Grow ahead of Togo Term Limit Referendum
Africa Center for Strategic Studies, December 12, 2018
Ebook
On the Periphery Containing the Spread of Violent Extremism and Terrorism in Africa
Security Institute for Governance and Leadership in Africa, May 2018
Blog Post
The Same Family Has Ruled Togo for 50 Years. Will Widespread Protests Change That?
The Washington Post, September 30, 2017