معرفی
Ambassador Makila James is an Adjunct Professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and a senior advisor at the Africa Center of the United States Institute of Peace. She holds extensive diplomatic experience, including serving as U.S. Ambassador to Eswatini (2012-2015), Deputy Assistant Secretary for East Africa and the Sudans (2018-2020), and faculty member at the National War College (2016-2018).
Educational Background:
- Bachelor’s degree from Cornell University
- Master’s in National Security Studies from National Defense University
- Juris Doctorate from Columbia University
Research & Professional Focus: Ambassador James specializes in international diplomacy, African geopolitics, and crisis management. Her career spans roles in the State Department’s Policy Planning Staff, Consulate General in Juba, and leadership positions at NDU. Her expertise intersects security studies, conflict prevention, and U.S. foreign policy in Africa and the Caribbean.
Grants & Labs: No specific grants or affiliated labs mentioned.
