Professor & Director, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) Graduate School of International Studies

Dr. Mamadou L. Bah is a distinguished scholar, researcher, and educator who currently serves as an Assistant Professor and Director of the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) Graduate School of International Studies at the University of Liberia. In addition to his directorial responsibilities, he plays a vital role as the Thesis Co-Chair, providing mentorship and academic guidance to graduate students in their research endeavors.

Dr. Bah holds both a Ph.D. and a Master’s degree from Wuhan University, specializing in International Relations with a focus on Neo-Cold War Studies. His doctoral dissertation, Globalization and the Neo-Cold War: A Critical Analysis of Conflict, Polarity & International Order, provides an in-depth examination of global power structures and their implications for international stability.

Before pursuing his doctoral studies, Dr. Bah earned a Bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Liberia and graduated as the first minor in Chinese Studies at the University of Liberia in 2012. His academic journey also includes time at Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs, North Carolina, where he earned associate credits while competing as an NCAA Division I soccer athlete.

Dr. Bah has further expanded his academic expertise with scholarly certifications from the Pan African Doctoral Academy (PADA) at the University of Ghana, underscoring his commitment to continuous learning and academic excellence.

Research and Scholarly Contributions

Dr. Bah is an esteemed researcher whose work has contributes to the fields of international relations, global political dynamics, economic governance, security studies, and educational innovations. His research is published in reputable international journals and academic platforms. Some of his major publications include:

• Cold War in a New Era (Individual Research, May 2019 – Present)
• Globalization and the Neo-Cold War: A Critical Analysis of Conflict, Polarity & International Order (Ph.D. Thesis, 2016–2019) – Read Here: Link
• Spatial Mismatch of Supply and Demand of Oil Palm Agricultural-Land Ecosystem Service Functions Based on ArcGIS: A Study of Golden Veroleum Liberia (Collaborative Research, January 2019)
• Globalization of Terrorism: A Transnational Threat in Asia (Asian Institute of Research, 2017–2018) – Read Here: Link
• Chinese Language Education in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Innovation Development, Pedagogy & the Smart Classroom (Asian Institute of Research) – Read Here: Link
• Collaborative Research: Spatial Mismatch of Supply and Demand of Oil Palm Agricultural-Land Ecosystem Service functions Based on Arc GIS: A Study of Golden Veroleum Liberia. Link
• An Overview of Election Violence in Africa: Prospects for a Violence-Free Election in Liberia (2023) – Read Here: Link

Contributions to the University of Liberia

At the University of Liberia, Dr. Bah has been instrumental in advancing the academic and research landscape of the IBB Graduate School of International Studies. Over the years, he has taught key courses such as:

• International Organizations (POSC 601)
• Contemporary African Politics (POSC 512)
• Political Theory (POSC 505)
• Approaches to the Study of International Relations (POSC 503)

His contributions have facilitated improvements in research methodologies and curriculum development, ensuring that students receive a comprehensive and globally relevant education. Beyond teaching, Dr. Bah actively supervises graduate research and fosters interdisciplinary collaboration.