Education:
1985-1986: M.A. in Political Science, Boston University (African Affairs).
1979-1981: M.A. in International Relations, Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, Bologna Italy and Washington, D.C. (European Studies and International Economics).
1976-1978: B.S. in Foreign Service, Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, Washington, D.C. (U.S. Foreign Policy).
Bio/Interests:
The dynamics of contemporary political change, and especially the challenge of developing democratic governance institutions in the developing world, form the core of my professional interests. My current research interests include the role of regional international organizations in promoting democratic governance, the promotion of democracy and human rights within the U.N. system, and the challenges of democratic development in Africa.
I have had three separate, but related careers. I first spent 10 years as a Foreign Service Officer with the U.S. Department of State, specializing in African Affairs. Secondly, from 1989-98 I served as Regional Director for East, Central and West Africa at the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs. In this capacity I designed, implemented and evaluated projects designed to support democratic institution-building. Finally, since 1999 I have moved into the world of academe, with an appointment as Dean's Professor of Applied Politics and Director of the Center on Democratic Performance (CDP) at Binghamton University (SUNY) prior to coming to UVM in 2003.
I also serve as a Senior Research Associate at Freedom House, assessing democratic development in Africa for Freedom House's Annual Survey of Political Rights and Civil Liberties, and its Countries at the Crossroads project. In addition, I undertake consulting assignments for a range of organizations, including the Department of State, USAID and the World Bank on a wide range of democracy and governance-related issues. I have published a number of articles and chapters on issues related to democratic development in edited publications, I am co-author of Piecing a Democratic Quilt: Universal Norms and Regional Organizations. (Kumerian Press, 2006), have co-edited a volume entitled Democratic Institution Performance: Research and Policy Perspectives (Greenwood/Praeger, 2002), and served as Contributing Editor of the Political Handbook of the World (CSA Publications, 2003).
In addition to my teaching and research responsibilities I also chair the International Initiatives Committee, direct the UVM Peace Corps Fellows program, and participate in the Global Studies major task force.
Courses Taught
The titles of courses I have previously taught include: People Power In Emerging Democracies, South Africa: Politics, Race and Culture, Governance and Decision-Making in International Institutions, International Development NGO Management, Regional Organizations and Democracy, Democratic Institutions, the Global Democratic Revolution, Diplomacy in a Changing World, Globalization and the Nation-State, and African Politics.
CDAE 195: CDAE 195: Globalization and National Sovereignty
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