I am a researcher and assistant lecturer on the International Political Economy of Africa-China Relations at the University of Johannesburg Confucius Institute.

So far, my work has focused on the relationship between Africa and the People’s Republic of China, as well the African continent’s relationship with the United States. What has also been interesting is to look at the implications of this nexus for all three parties.

My research also extends to the following areas:

• Africa, China, US relations
• Chinese foreign policy
• International relations of the Asia-Pacific region
• Chinese economy
• BRICS
• Economic development and international trade
• IR theory
• Transnational terrorism
• The international political economy of energy

See a list of my publications for more.