About the Author

The Author: George Klay Kieh, Jr. is Professor of Political Science and African Studies at Grand Valley State University, Michigan, and Senior Fellow in the Program in Ethnic and Federal Studies at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Previously, he served as Dean of International Affairs at Grand Valley State University and Chair of the Department of Political Science at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. His research interests are in the areas of peace and conflict studies, security studies, African politics, American foreign policy, political economy, and international cooperation. He has published extensively on issues relating to these interests.