WHO WE ARE
Where scholarship meets meaningful dialogue.
The Great Lakes Center for the Study of the United States brings together researchers, professionals and institutions to deepen understanding of the relationships connecting the United States and Africa’s Great Lakes Region.
WHAT DRIVES US
Research, dialogue and partnerships.
Explore the Centre’s research agenda and the ideas shaping regional and international exchange.
OUR SCHOLARS
Meet our researchers.
Bwire Lumumba
Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration. Research interests include democratic theory, transitions, civil society and political…
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Dr. Charlotte Mafumbo
Lecturer and scholar working on women, peace and security, counterterrorism, human rights and peacebuilding.
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Dr. Jacqueline Nakaiza
Research interests include counterterrorism, geopolitical studies, and the Women, Peace and Security agenda. A 2021 Next Generation Women in International Security…
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Recent publications.
New content will appear here when published.
FROM THE CENTRE
News & perspectives.
Africa Must Build Institutions, Not Individuals, Says Prof Khadiagala
Witswatersrand University emeritus professor says Africa can learn from 250 years of U.S. nation-building, but warns against copying its model Africa…
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US Fulbright Scholar Judithanne McLauchlan Concludes Residency, Ushers Makerere into Global Classrooms with Virtual Exchange.
Makerere University has strengthened its drive toward global academic competitiveness through a high-level capacity-building workshop on Virtual Global Exchange (VGE)—an innovative…
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US Professor Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan Joins Makerere to Advance Uganda–America Relational Studies
The Great Lakes Center for the Study of the United States at Makerere University has welcomed Professor Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan from…
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LET’S CONNECT
Collaboration begins with a conversation.
Interested in research partnerships, knowledge exchange or upcoming initiatives? We would be glad to hear from you.