Julius Mutwol

Dr. Julius Mutwol is a Professor of Political Science at Charleston Southern University since 2007. He is affiliated with the Whitfield Center for Christian Leadership and specializes in comparative politics, international relations, and African politics.

Education:

• Diploma in Secondary Education, Kagumo Teachers College, Kenya
• Bachelor of Arts, Cleveland State University
• Master of Arts (International Relations), The Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)
• Doctor of Philosophy (International Relations), The Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)

Research Interests

• Herder-farmer conflicts in Africa
• Traditional African conflict mediation
• China-Africa relations
• Democracy and development
• Civil wars and peace agreements in Africa

Publication Trends (2005-2010) span democracy studies, conflict resolution, and African political development. His work focuses on post-conflict mediation, state-society dynamics, and international engagement in African affairs.

Scientific Awards:

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Award
• 2015 Honor from Black History Intercollegiate Consortium for distinguished service at Charleston Southern University

Teaching Experience includes roles at Frederick Community College, Wilberforce University, Johns Hopkins University (SAIS), and Bloomberg School of Public Health. He also worked as a researcher at Iraq Foundation and Open Society Institute.

Professional Memberships include the African Studies Association, American Political Science Association, International Studies Association, and Kenya Scholars & Studies Association.