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Pierre Englebert serves as the H. Russell Smith Professor of International Relations and Professor of Politics at Pomona College, where he has held faculty positions since 1998 and maintains an office in Alexander Hall 236. He also holds the designation of Oldenborg Faculty Fellow within the institution.
His educational foundation includes a Ph.D. from the University of Southern California, an M.A. from Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies, and dual B.A. and M.A. degrees from the Free University of Brussels.
With over three decades of specialized research, Professor Englebert focuses on African political systems, particularly in Francophone West and Central Africa. His scholarly work examines state fragility, nationalist movements, separatist dynamics, development challenges, democratization processes, and security frameworks. This research is informed by extensive fieldwork, with biannual research trips to Africa supporting his analysis of postcolonial state formation.
His recent publications (2015-2019) demonstrate consistent engagement with critical African political issues, particularly electoral integrity in the Democratic Republic of Congo, secessionist movements across the continent, Sahelian state reconstruction efforts, and the enduring legacies of colonial border demarcation. These works collectively highlight patterns of state resilience amid fragility and the complex interplay between international interventions and local political realities.
Professor Englebert's scholarly contributions have been recognized through significant honors including:
- Minerva research grant (2018-2021) from the U.S. Department of Defense
- Overseas Development Institute Grant (2016-2018)
- Wig Distinguished Professor Award for Excellence in Teaching (2016)
- Three Pomona College Wig Distinguished Teacher Awards (2001, 2006, 2011)
- 2010 Best Book Award from the African Politics Conference Group
- Fulbright Scholar designation at University of Bordeaux (2010-2011)
His teaching portfolio spans advanced seminars in African politics, comparative political economy, and international relations methodology, while his research has secured substantial external funding from organizations including the Minerva Research Initiative, Overseas Development Institute, and United States Institute of Peace, reflecting sustained scholarly impact in the field of African political studies.
