Chris Brown

Chris Brown is Associate Professor of Political Science at Carleton University specializing in comparative African politics. His research focuses on democratic institutionalization in Botswana, supported by SSHRC funding.

With field experience as a development planner in Botswana and Ghana, Dr. Brown examines the political economy of democratization in Southern Africa. Recent publications analyze electoral dynamics in Botswana, including party competition and leadership transitions.

His work has appeared in Journal of Southern African Studies, International Journal, and edited volumes on Canada-Africa relations. Research interests include democratic consolidation, development planning, and regional security in Southern Africa.