Earl Conteh-Morgan

Earl Conteh-Morgan is a Professor of International Studies in the School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies (SIGS) at the University of South Florida. He holds a Ph.D. from Northwestern University and has served as Senior Research Fellow at the Norwegian Nobel Institute. His research focuses on international relations, conflict analysis, Sino-American rivalry in Africa, and human security. He has authored/co-authored multiple books, including Democratization in Africa and The Sino-African Partnership, and edited volumes like Peacekeeping in Africa.

Education:

• Ph.D., Northwestern University, 1984 (Dissertation on U.S. Foreign Aid)
• M.A., Northwestern University, 1980
• M.A., Ohio University, 1979
• B.A., Fourah Bay College, 1973

Research Interests:

• U.S. and Chinese foreign policy in Africa
• Conflict dynamics, peacebuilding, and state failure
• Globalization’s impact on state cohesion
• Ethno-nationalist violence and democratization challenges

Recent Articles Highlight:

His work analyzes strategic competition between China and the U.S. in Africa, Sino-African economic partnerships, and the role of arms sales in regional conflicts. He critiques traditional peacekeeping frameworks and emphasizes human security as a constructivist concern.

Awards:

• Senior Research Fellowship, Norwegian Nobel Institute (1995–96)
• EXCEL Leadership Fellowship (1998–99)
• National Scholarship to University of Sierra Leone (1969–73)

Advising & Grants:

• Directed doctoral dissertations on Sino-African relations and conflict analysis
• Recipient of University of South Florida Research Foundation grants
• Member of Conflict and Human Security Project (Japan Foundation-funded, 2004–06)

Labs/Teams: Engaged in editorial roles for Insight Turkey and co-edits the Politics and Human Security in Africa book series with Peter Lang Publishing.