Political Economy: Exploring the intersection of politics and economics, particularly focusing on the distribution of power, resources, and wealth within societies.
International Relations Theory: Investigating theoretical frameworks that help explain interactions between states, non-state actors, and international organizations in the global arena.
African Politics: Analyzing political systems, governance structures, and socio-political dynamics within African countries, with a focus on democratization, governance, and development issues.
Public Policy Analysis: Examining the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of public policies, including their impact on society, governance, and public administration.
Regional Integration: Studying regional integration processes, institutions, and mechanisms, with a particular emphasis on regional organizations such as the African Union and the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
Conflict and Security Studies: Investigating various aspects of conflict, peacebuilding, and security challenges, both at the domestic and international levels, including conflict resolution mechanisms and peacekeeping operations.