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MAKERERE UNIVERSITY \u00b7 GREAT LAKES REGION<\/p>

Advancing understanding. Building connections.<\/h1>

A regional centre for research, dialogue and academic collaboration between the United States and Africa\u2019s Great Lakes Region.<\/p>

Discover the Centre<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

WHO WE ARE<\/p>

Where scholarship meets meaningful dialogue.<\/h2>

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\u2019s Great Lakes Region.<\/p>

Learn about the Centre<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

WHAT DRIVES US<\/p>

Research, dialogue and partnerships.<\/h2>

Explore the Centre\u2019s research agenda and the ideas shaping regional and international exchange.<\/p>

Explore our research<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

OUR SCHOLARS<\/p>

Meet our researchers.<\/h2>
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RESEARCHER<\/span>

Bwire Lumumba<\/a><\/h3>

Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration. Research interests include democratic theory, transitions, civil society and political…<\/p>View details \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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RESEARCHER<\/span>

Dr. Charlotte Mafumbo<\/a><\/h3>

Lecturer and scholar working on women, peace and security, counterterrorism, human rights and peacebuilding.<\/p>View details \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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RESEARCHER<\/span>

Dr. Jacqueline Nakaiza<\/a><\/h3>

Research interests include counterterrorism, geopolitical studies, and the Women, Peace and Security agenda. A 2021 Next Generation Women in International Security…<\/p>View details \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/article><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

KNOWLEDGE & INSIGHTS<\/p>

Recent publications.<\/h2>

New content will appear here when published.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

FROM THE CENTRE<\/p>

News & perspectives.<\/h2>
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NEWS<\/span>

Africa Must Build Institutions, Not Individuals, Says Prof Khadiagala<\/a><\/h3>

Witswatersrand University emeritus professor says Africa can learn from 250 years of U.S. nation-building, but warns against copying its model Africa…<\/p>View details \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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NEWS<\/span>

US Fulbright Scholar Judithanne McLauchlan Concludes Residency, Ushers Makerere into Global Classrooms with Virtual Exchange.<\/a><\/h3>

Makerere University has strengthened its drive toward global academic competitiveness through a high-level capacity-building workshop on Virtual Global Exchange (VGE)\u2014an innovative…<\/p>View details \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/article>

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NEWS<\/span>

US \u00a0Professor Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan Joins Makerere to Advance Uganda\u2013America Relational Studies<\/a><\/h3>

The Great Lakes Center for the Study of the United States at Makerere University has welcomed Professor Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan from…<\/p>View details \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/article><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

JOIN THE CONVERSATION<\/p>

Upcoming events.<\/h2>

Upcoming events will appear here when published.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

LET\u2019S CONNECT<\/p>

Collaboration begins with a conversation.<\/h2>

Interested in research partnerships, knowledge exchange or upcoming initiatives? We would be glad to hear from you.<\/p>

Get in touch<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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