Michael E. Jones

Michael E. Jones serves as a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Tulane University, specializing in armed conflict and peace studies with a regional emphasis on sub-Saharan Africa.

His academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Political Science from Tulane University
• M.A. in Political Development from Tulane University
• M.S. in International Development from Tulane University
• B.A. in Political Science from Auburn University

Professor Jones' research and teaching portfolio spans critical security and governance themes, with courses including Strategy & War (POLI 4011), Civil-Military Relations (POLI 4010), and Post-Conflict Development (PSDV 4330). His work demonstrates deep expertise in conflict resolution mechanisms, security policy formulation, and post-war reconstruction challenges within African contexts, while addressing contemporary issues like gun regulation through courses such as Gun Policy in America (POLA 4010). The integration of regional focus with theoretical frameworks across International Relations (POLI 2500) and Comparative Politics (POLC 2300) highlights his interdisciplinary approach to political violence and state stability.