John L. Froitzheim

John L. Froitzheim serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Virginia Commonwealth University, specializing in comparative politics, international relations, and public law with concentrated expertise on African political systems and institutional dynamics.

Education:

• Ph.D., Foreign Affairs, University of Virginia, 2009
• LL.M., Transnational Business Practice, McGeorge School of Law
• J.D., St. John’s University School of Law
• Bachelor's, Political Science and History, SUNY Stony Brook

His research examines state formation and collapse in developing nations, particularly focusing on Botswana and Mauritius as case studies for democratization processes. Current investigations extend to modern state fragility and international environmental governance, building on prior work presented at American Political Science Association conferences covering African state formation, civil-military relations, third-world urbanization, and disease globalization impacts. Methodologically, his scholarship bridges comparative political analysis with legal frameworks.

Dr. Froitzheim teaches core curriculum including Introduction to International Relations, Introduction to Comparative Politics, Politics of Developing Countries, Politics of Africa, and Global Environmental Governance, maintaining an active research agenda from his Founders Hall office (Room 327).