Daniel Abankwa

Dr. Daniel Abankwa is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Affairs at Western Carolina University (WCU), within the College of Arts and Sciences. His work bridges Western and non-Western economic development models, emphasizing structural challenges and opportunities in developing nations, particularly in Africa.

Education:

• Ph.D., Political Science and International Relations, University of Delaware
• CERT, U.S. Public Policy: Social, Economic, and Foreign Policies, Harvard University
• MA, Political Science and International Relations, University of Delaware
• BA, Political Studies, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Research Interests: Focuses on China-Africa economic relations, state capitalism, and the obsolescing bargain model. Explores how global economic frameworks impact African states and developing regions, with an emphasis on comparative political economy and policy analysis.

Teaching: Specializes in courses on International Political Economy, Global Issues, African Politics, and the politics of developing areas. Integrates interdisciplinary perspectives to address contemporary challenges in international relations and development.

Advising/Grants: No specific advisees, grants, or funded projects are detailed in the provided information.

Labs/Teams: No affiliated research labs or collaborative teams are mentioned.