Darren Kew

Darren Kew is an Associate Professor at the Department of Conflict Resolution, Human Security, and Global Governance within the McCormack Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies at the University of Massachusetts Boston. He serves as the Executive Director of the Center for Peace, Democracy, and Development and has extensive experience in conflict resolution and democratic development in Africa.

• Education: PhD from Tufts University

Research Interests: Focus on the intersection of conflict resolution and democratization, particularly in African contexts. Key areas include

• Civil Society and Transnational Civil Society Development
• International Security and Crisis Intervention in Africa
• Grassroots Approaches to Promoting Democracy
• Culture, Religion, and International Negotiation

Notable Contributions: His work spans academic publications, fieldwork monitoring Nigerian and Sierra Leonean elections, and consultancies for the United Nations, USAID, and the Carter Center. Recent publications analyze democratization in Nigeria and interfaith conflict resolution in Jos.

Professional Engagement: Affiliated with the Center for Peace, Democracy, and Development and the Healey Library at UMass Boston. Collaborated with the Council on Foreign Relations' Center for Preventive Action to develop conflict prevention frameworks in regions like Nigeria, Central Africa, and Kosovo.