Patrick Ukata

Patrick Ukata is a Professor in the Department of Global Affairs at George Mason University's College of Humanities and Social Sciences. His research and teaching focus on the political economy of Africa, governance, human rights, and the rule of law. He teaches courses on globalization and global political economy and has previously taught African politics at American University, Georgetown University, and the George Washington University. He is also the former Director of the American University of Nigeria Project at American University.

His educational background includes a PhD in International Relations from American University, an LLM in International Law from New York University, an MA and BA in Political Science from Roosevelt University, and a BA in Law from Oxford University.

Prof. Ukata's research centers on African politics, particularly democratic backsliding and coups in contemporary African states. He co-edited The Oxford Handbook of Nigerian Politics (2018) with Carl Levan, a comprehensive volume covering Nigeria’s political history, institutions, civil society, economic policy, identity, insecurity, and global integration. His current work examines the recent trends in democratic erosion and military takeovers across Africa.

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There is no mention of student advisement, research grants, or funded projects. Prof. Ukata remains an active faculty member, with teaching responsibilities scheduled for Fall 2025.

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