Sara Rich Dorman

Dr. Sara Rich Dorman is a Senior Lecturer in African Politics at the University of Edinburgh's School of Social and Political Science. Her research examines state-society relations in post-liberation African states, particularly Zimbabwe and Eritrea, covering nationalism, citizenship, and political mobilization.

Research specialization includes:

• Politics of NGOs, churches, and election processes
• Constitutional reform debates
• State formation in Southern Africa and the Horn of Africa

As Senior Editor and Co-chair of the Journal of Southern African Studies and Editorial Board member of African Affairs, Dorman shapes scholarly discourse on African politics. She has supervised doctoral research across 12+ African countries including Angola, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Somalia.

Publications analyze:

• Liberation movement legacies
• Civil society-state interactions
• Electoral authoritarianism