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Dr. Innocent Badasu is a Visiting Assistant Professor of African Politics in the Department of Africana Studies at the University of Pittsburgh. His research focuses on Africa’s political history, political economy, agency in international politics, electoral processes, US foreign policy, migration, and security issues. He has held roles as a senior political adviser at the UK Foreign Office, senior policy adviser to the ECOWAS Special Envoy on Counter-terrorism, and convened a High-Level Panel on democratic decline in West Africa. He is affiliated with institutions like the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (Geneva).
- Education:
- PhD and MA in International Relations, University of Ghana
- LL.M in International Law and Human Rights, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies
His research interests emphasize African agency, electoral democratization, and global south dynamics. He explores themes like 'Losers Consent in African Elections' and contributes to media commentary on African politics via platforms like SABC and VOA. His work integrates field experiences with academic rigor.
- Grants & Fellowships:
- World Bank and Elliot School of International Affairs grants
- Social Science Research Council Fellowship
He has taught at universities in Ghana, including the University of Ghana and Ghana Armed Forces Staff and Command College, and participated in international election observation missions.
