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Abel Djassi Amado is an Associate Professor in the Department of Politics and Policy at Simmons University, where he has taught since 2016. He holds a PhD in political science/African studies from Boston University, following undergraduate studies in international relations (Technical University of Lisbon) and political science (University of Massachusetts, Boston). Prior to Simmons, he taught at multiple institutions in Massachusetts and Rhode Island and co-directed the University of Rhode Island Summer Abroad in Cabo Verde. He serves on the board of the West African Research Association (WARA).
His academic credentials include:
- BA in International Relations, Technical University of Lisbon, Portugal
- BA in Political Science, University of Massachusetts, Boston
- PhD in Political Science/African Studies, Boston University
Amado's research centers on Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP), with three interconnected pillars: (1) language policy-democracy dynamics in post-colonial states, examining how linguistic distance undermines governance; (2) historical institutionalism of anti-colonial nationalism, particularly the PAIGC movement in Guinea-Bissau and Cabo Verde; and (3) foreign policy analysis, focusing on the militarization of U.S.-Cabo Verde relations. His work bridges political science, linguistics, and African studies to address enduring colonial legacies.
His 15 most recent publications (2020-2024) demonstrate consistent focus on Cabo Verde, with recurring themes including Creole language's role in state legitimacy, diplomatic history, and anti-colonial movement impacts. A clear interdisciplinary trend connects language policy, democratic quality, and historical junctures across his scholarship, emphasizing how post-colonial linguistic choices shape contemporary governance.
Professionally, Amado co-directs international education programs and actively contributes to WARA's mission of fostering transatlantic academic collaboration on West Africa. He also engages with the Cabo Verdean diaspora through community organizations and the 'Political Matter' blog, where he analyzes Cabo Verdean political affairs.
