John Hogan

John Hogan is an Assistant Professor of International Relations at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, affiliated with the Department of Political Science and Public Administration and the Multi-layered governance in EUrope and beyond (MLG) research group. His primary research focuses on African Union (AU) security institutions, AU-EU cooperation, postcolonial international relations theory, and the role of emotions in multilateral policymaking. He holds a dual appointment in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.

Teaching responsibilities include coordinating bachelor's courses on International Relations and Global Governance, as well as master's courses on research methods and international security. He also oversees the Minor in Peace and Conflict Studies and supervises student theses on topics like AU security frameworks and postcolonial theory.

• Research Highlights:
• Analysis of the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA)
• Exploration of emotion norms in AU policy design
• Comparative studies on AU-EU security cooperation

His ancillary activities include serving as a Junior Non-key Expert for the European Commission since 2022. Hogan’s work bridges theoretical developments in international relations with empirical investigations into African governance structures, emphasizing emotional and postcolonial dimensions often overlooked in traditional analyses.

Notable collaborations include research on inclusivity in Team Europe Initiatives (2023) and comparative studies of AU security policy reversals. His teaching and research reflect a commitment to linking academic inquiry with real-world policy challenges in multilateral institutions.