Malte Brosig

Malte Brosig is an Associate Professor at the Department of International Relations, University of the Witwatersrand, and an Associate Research Fellow at the GIGA Institute of African Affairs since October 2015. His academic background includes a PhD in Political Science (University of Portsmouth, 2008) and an MA in History and Political Science (University of Hanover).

• Research Focus: Peacekeeping in Africa, regime complexity in international organizations, and African agency in global governance.
• Key Publications: Analysis of BRICS' role in conflict resolution, theoretical frameworks for complexity theory in IR, and African influence within the UN Security Council.

Professional Memberships include the International Studies Association (ISA) since 2012 and the German Political Science Association (DVPW) since 2006. His work bridges postmodern and positivist approaches in international relations, emphasizing practical applications in African conflict resolution and multilateral diplomacy.