ABSTRACT
Sean Jacobs is Professor of International Affairs and Chair of the Graduate Programs in International Affairs at The New School. He has also worked as a journalist and as a political researcher. Jacob’s is arguably most recognised as the founder and editor of Africa Is a Country, a site of criticism, analysis and new writing geared towards expanding and amplifying the voice of African writers and challenging global narratives about the African continent. His research interests revolve around left-wing politics in Africa, media and the politics of sports.
