Richard Aidoo

Richard Aidoo is a Professor of Political Science at Coastal Carolina University, specializing in China-Africa relations, political economy of Sub-Saharan Africa, and African foreign policy. He teaches international politics and African political economy, focusing on socioeconomic challenges in global contexts.

Research Areas:

• China-Africa Diplomacy
• Political Economy of Sub-Saharan Africa
• Globalization and Human Security
• Anti-Chinese Populism

Publications: He has authored/co-authored 15+ works on China-Africa dynamics, including analyses of anti-Chinese sentiment in Kenya, Zimbabwe, and Zambia. His research spans political economy, electoral politics, and sustainable development.

Education: Ph.D. in Political Science (International Relations and Comparative Politics) from Miami University, Ohio.

Teaching Innovation: Advocates experiential education abroad, including a bi-annual course linked to the International Student Festival in Trondheim (ISFiT), Norway.