Research

I publish selected academic and policy-oriented work here. These papers reflect my interests in international systems, political economy, and national security.

Selected Work

Africa in the International System: Theoretical Perspectives, Challenges, and Strategic Pathways

Final paper • Theoretical frameworks: realism, liberalism, dependency theory

This paper analyzes Africa's position in the international system through major IR and political economy frameworks, then evaluates structural constraints and strategic pathways for greater agency in a multipolar environment.

Produced as part of advanced undergraduate coursework at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Faculty feedback characterized the work as graduate-level and recommended further development for publication.