Jessica Piombo

Dr. Jessica Piombo is an Associate Professor in the Department of National Security Affairs at the Naval Postgraduate School. She specializes in African security, post-conflict governance, and US foreign policy in sub-Saharan Africa, with field research experience across multiple African nations.

Her research examines security challenges including counter-terrorism strategies, peacebuilding mechanisms, and political transitions. Recent work analyzes domestic factors influencing counter-terror policies in East Africa and civil-military relations in emerging democracies.