Scott Taylor on Africa After Davos: Agency, Integration, and Opportunity in a Transactional World
On March 6, 2026, Scott Taylor, Pardee School Dean and Professor of International Relations, participated in a webinar discussion titled Africa After Davos ’26: Overcoming Uncertainty and Insecurity, honoring the intellectual legacy of his former Dartmouth University professor, Richard Joseph, and engaged with urgent questions shaping African politics following the 56th Annual Meeting of the…
Mueller Quoted in NYT Article on Kenya’s Ralia Odinga
BU African Studies Center’s Research Affiliate Susanne D. Mueller was recently quoted in an NYT article covering Ralia Odinga.
Dean Scott Taylor Highlights Resilience and Innovation at 12th Global Assembly of the World Movement for Democracy
Dean Scott Taylor attended the 12th Global Assembly of the World Movement for Democracy in Johannesburg, where over 500 leaders convened to address global democratic challenges. Taylor, an expert in African politics, highlighted the resilience of pro-democracy movements and the inspiring role of young leaders in shaping the future of democracy worldwide.
Longman’s Perspectives from Pre-Genocide Rwanda
Professor Timothy Longman’s review essay in Political Science Quarterly analyzes Marie-Eve Desrosiers’ book Trajectories of Authoritarianism in Rwanda, challenging the notion of authoritarian regimes as inherently stable. Through a case study of Rwanda’s pre-genocide regimes, Longman reveals the precariousness of authoritarian control and highlights how weakness led to extreme violence.
Rwanda’s Elections: A Façade of Democracy, According to Expert Tim Longman
Professor Tim Longman criticizes Rwanda’s presidential elections as neither free nor fair. He highlights voter intimidation, opposition suppression, and media censorship under Paul Kagame’s rule. Despite economic progress, Longman argues that Rwanda remains authoritarian, with the ruling party using genocide memory to justify its power.