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Beatriz Mesa García is a distinguished academic and researcher in Political Science and International Relations, with strong affiliations across multiple institutions including the Universidad Camilo José Cela (UCJC) in Spain, the International University of Rabat (UIR) in Morocco, and Gaston Berger University in Senegal. She serves as a full professor at UGB and an affiliate professor at UIR, while also teaching in master’s programs at UCJC and the University of Padua, Italy.
- PhD in Political Science, University of Grenoble Alpes, France (2017)
- Master in International Relations, Pontifical University of Salamanca (2011)
- Diploma of Advanced Studies (DEA), Complutense University of Madrid (2007)
- Master in Communication, Cadena COPE (2006)
- Bachelor in Information Sciences, University of Segovia (SEK) (2005)
Her research focuses on geopolitics in Africa, security dynamics in the Sahel, terrorism, organized crime, armed conflicts, and international migration. She has conducted extensive field research in countries such as Mali, Niger, Mauritania, Libya, and Senegal, analyzing the interplay between political violence, state fragility, and transnational crime.
The analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on the geopolitical instability of the Sahel, the evolution of jihadist movements, and EU-Africa migration diplomacy. Her work combines empirical field insights with theoretical frameworks in political science and international relations, often highlighting the economic underpinnings of violence and the role of regional and international actors in conflict zones.
- Editorial Secretary, L'Afrique en Mouvement (UIR Press)
- Coordinator, Barometer of Citizen Perception on Security (BCS), Africa
- Lead Researcher, Center for Global Studies (CGS), UIR
- Correspondent, Cadena Cope (since 2007)
- Contributor, EL PERIÓDICO, Afkar Ideas, ESGLOBAL
She advises and mentors students through her teaching roles and participates in international research collaborations. While specific grant details are not listed, her sustained research output and leadership in multi-institutional projects suggest active funding support. She is deeply embedded in academic and policy networks focused on African security and international relations.
Beatriz Mesa García leads the research line Conflict management, regional dynamics and security in Africa at the Center for Global Studies (CGS), UIR, and coordinates the BCS project, which assesses citizen security perceptions across the African continent. She is also affiliated with LASPAD and the Laboratory on Culture, Society and Religious Affairs in Senegal, contributing to interdisciplinary research on religion, politics, and social change.
