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U.S. Policy Toward Africa: The Role of AFRICOM
Dr. Stephen A. Emerson is an Associate Professor of National Security Affairs and a member of the National Security Decision Making department at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, where he is the Africa Regional Studies Coordinator.
He is an African affairs specialist with over 25 years experience working on African political and security issues. Dr. Emerson has taught, lived and traveled widely throughout most of the continent. Prior to joining the faculty at the U.S. Naval War College, Dr. Emerson worked for the Central Intelligence Agency as a political-military analyst for southern Africa for nearly 10 years and was Chair of Security Studies at the Africa Center for Strategic Studies from 2003-2005. His professional interests include southern African area studies, conflict and political instability, and American foreign and security policy in the developing world.
Dr. Emerson is the author of numerous governmental and academic articles and studies on African politics, U.S.-Africa policy, and intelligence issues. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science/Comparative Politics and MA in International Relations from the University of Florida.
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