Dr. Joel Amegboh

Assistant Professor for African Security Studies

Dr. Joel Amegboh is Associate Dean and Associate Professor of African Security Studies at the Africa Center for Strategic Studies, where he oversees academic initiatives focused on national security strategy development and security sector resource management across Africa.

His work centers on strengthening whole-of-government strategic planning, aligning security policies and strategies with national priorities, and helping governments navigate complex and rapidly evolving security environments. He has advised several African governments on the development of national security strategies, including Botswana, Liberia, Madagascar, Niger, and Zambia.

Before joining the Africa Center, Dr. Amegboh served with the Educational Outreach Division of the United Nations Department of Public Information and later with the Mali Integrated Operational Team in the United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs.

His research examines national security strategy design and implementation, civil–military relations, security sector resource governance and mobilization, and the intersection of security, development, and governance in fragile and conflict-affected settings.

Dr. Amegboh holds a Ph.D. from George Mason University and is 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.

Contact

Email Dr. Amegboh

+1 202-685-6815

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