Prof David Monda
(He/him/his)
Energetic academic interested in researching xenophobia and migration policy in South Africa.
Faculty member researching migration policy in South Africa, immigration rights, human rights broadly defined. I consult, write grants, and perform qualitative and quantitative research assignments. My teaching, research and publication spans over a decade in California and New York in the US and abroad in Brazil, South Africa, Belize and Kenya.
Contact
14242321792
Website
Academic Interests
Migration policy in the global south, immigration rights, human rights broadly defined, national identity, borders and the state, constructivist foreign policy, securitization of refugee policy, internationalization of global justice, globalization and the state, Swahili language and the diaspora.
Education
CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK – Graduate Center
PhD – Political Science: Specialization in Comparative Politics and International Relations (2022)
Research Interests: Migration policy in the global south, immigration rights, human rights broadly defined, national identity, borders and the state, constructivist foreign policy, securitization of refugee policy, internationalization of global justice, globalization and the state, Swahili language and the diaspora.
M.A. International Relations (Minor: International Economics), Alliant International University, 2001
Thesis – Cultural, Historical and Political basis of Japanese Foreign Policy
B.A. (Honors) International Relations, (Minor: Sociology), Alliant International University, 1996
Quantitative research software: Python, Strata & R
Online learning management systems: Moodle, Blackboard, eCollege, Angel, LoudCloud, Canvas
Publications
BOOK PUBLICATIONS:
Monda, D. Book chapter “The lived experiences of African Entrepreneur Immigrants in Little Senegal, New York City” for inclusion in the forthcoming volume “Race, Ethnicity, Violence and Triumph in America: African Immigrant Experiences” by Rochester University Press (forthcoming 2022 – Peer reviewed)
APSA Grad School Guidebook: Strategies for Navigating Graduate School and Beyond “On Campus: Comprehensive Exams” (forthcoming 2022 – Peer reviewed)
Monda, D. Book chapter “The story of the Kabale kid’s journey from Kabale to Washington D.C” Chapter contribution in Dr. Shaka Ssali’s forthcoming book (due 2022)
BOOK REVIEWS:
Reviewed: Thomas, Kevin. Global Epidemics, Local Implications – African Immigrants and the Ebola Crisis in Dallas” John Hopkins University Press 2019. For World Medical & Health Policy, a journal focused on health equity.
PUBLISHED ARTICLES AND WORKING PAPERS
Monda D. “OKA fortunes increase with principles’ capacity to stay united” Daily Nation, December 13th, 2021
Monda D. “Why democracy is a dangerous concept in Ethiopia“ Star, November 19th, 2021
Monda D. COP26 was more talk than action. Mail & Guardian, November 26th, 2021
Monda D. “Why Blinken’s Afrodiplomacy faces major challenges“
The Star, November 19th, 2021
Monda D. 3 reasons why Kenya’s Presidency of the United Nations Security Council is key to international peace. University of Witwatersrand Africaportal, October 14th, 2021
Monda D. “Somalia should be part of election debate” The Star, October 13th, 2021
Monda D.” America is not the world’s policeman, it cannot bring peace to every region” Daily Nation, August 30, 2021
Monda D. “Why IEBC poll campaign financing bill is bad“
Daily Nation, August 17, 2021
Monda D.‘Suluhisho’: Let bygones be bygones
Daily Nation, May 5, 2021
Monda D. “Chauvin’s conviction for Floyd death beginning of police reform“ Daily Nation, April 26, 2021Monda D. “Why Ethiopian regime is at war with Tigray“
The Standard, August 15, 2021
Monda D. “Why Coalitions collapse before major elections“
The Star, August 8th, 2021
Monda D. “If ODM is not in government, what is its relationship with Jubilee?”
The Star, August 9th, 2021Monda D. “Ruto’s campaign is transformational, but hurdles remain“
The Star, August 20th, 2021Monda, D. “Long Walk to Freedom: Xenophobia Continues Against African Migrants in Johannesburg, South Africa” Political Animal Magazine October 4th 2019
Monda, D. “Three Fundamental Principles in Trump’s American Foreign Policy“
Monda, D. “Historic Handshake between North and South Korea complicates Sino-American rivalry in Asia” Political Animal Magazine May 11th 2018
Monda, D. “Godec’s statement weakens fight for Kenyan democracy” Standard Newspaper October 27th 2018
Monda, D. “On Independence Day, Trump struggles with US role in Africa“
Nation Newspaper July 4th 2018Monda, D. “Donald Trump’s Jerusalem move a policy misstep“
Nation Newspaper December 8th 2017
Monda, D. “Reserved seats in Parliament hurt rather than help Kenyan female candidates” European Policy Network – Politheor August 25th 2017
Monda, D. “Tough choices for Raila as case set to begin at Supreme Court“
Nation Newspaper August 20th 2017 Monda, D. “Raila’s Speech in Washington D.C was underwhelming: High on ideals but low on substance” Standard Newspaper November 14th 2017
Monda, D. “Supreme Court set a historic precedent but erred in principle” Standard Newspaper September 8th 2017
Monda, D. “What Trump’s immigration Bill means for Kenyans“
Nation Newspaper August 12th 2017
Monda, D. “Five foreign policy challenges for Kenya after election“
Nation Newspaper July 25th 2017Thesis: “Japanese Perceptions of the World: The Intellectual, Cultural and Social basis of Japanese Foreign Policy” (Alliant International University, July 2001)
Monda, D. “The role of US weapons sales in the Ethiopian / Eritrean War” The Catalyst 1999
