Joint Degree PHD IR MA Latin American Studies Sample 1st

Few men from Africa end up making Latin America their home. The fact that I have now accompanied my wife of 2 years to her native Colombia for no less than 9 lengthy visits, adopting her home as my own, provides me with unique opportunities to become a voice for the developing world, the global south. While born in the USA and raised here for most of my life, I have also spent long periods of time, 2 years on one visit, back home in Africa, my parents having immigrated from Monrovia, Liberia shortly before I was born. With my roots in Africa and my destiny in Latin America, I hope to make my mark in the study of international relations with a special emphasis on the importance of enhancing solidarity, scholarly exchange, and economic collaboration between Africa and Latin America, comparative study and action, networking with governments, NGOs, and collaborating with the UN on projects as well.