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John Hogan is an Assistant Professor of International Relations in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration. His research focuses on the security institutions and policies of the African Union (AU), AU-EU cooperation, postcolonial approaches to international relations theory, and the role of emotions in multilateral policymaking.
Teaching
He currently coordinates two bachelor's courses, International Relations and Global Governance, and Global Governance and International Relations, as well as a master's course, Applying Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Political Science, while also teaching on the master's course International Security Studies. In addition, John is the programme coordinator for the Minor in Peace and Conflict Studies, and supervises bachelor and master theses on subjects including international security institutions, the African Union, postcolonialism and international relations theory.
Research
His research interests revolve around the African Union, in particular its African Peace and Security Architecture, and this has recently expanded to incorporate AU-European Union security cooperation. John has also recently taken an interest in the role that emotions and emotion norms play in understanding multilateral policymaking at the AU, as well as inter-organisational policymaking between the AU and the EU.
Ancillary activities
- European Commission | Brussels | Junior Non-key Expert | 2022-05-09 - present
Ancillary activities are updated daily
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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This time round, Africa isn't just the playing field - it's in the game
Hogan, J., Haastrup, T., Mah, L., Bernardo, L. & Duggan, N., 3 Nov 2025Research output: Web publication or Non-textual form › Web publication or Website › Professional
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African agency in geopolitical times: playing with EU and Chinese ontological security
Hogan, J., Haastrup, T., Duggan, N., Mah, L. & Bernardo, L., 12 Sept 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Third World Quarterly. p. 1-22 22 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Shame, Exasperation and Institutional Design: The African Union as an Emotional Security Community
Hogan, J., Mar 2023, In: African and Asian Studies. 22, 1-2, p. 88-112 25 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Study on how to promote inclusiveness of Team Europe Initiatives
Haastrup, T., Duggan, N., Mah, L., Hogan, J. & Mukalazi, M. M., 2023, European Commission.Research output: Book / Report › Report › Professional
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Shame, Exasperation and the Establishment of the African Peace and Security Architecture
Hogan, J., 2022, (Accepted/In press).Research output: Contribution to Conference › Paper › Academic
Courses
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Applying Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Political Science
Mello, P. A. & Hogan, J. 1/09/25 → 31/08/26
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Conflict and Peacebuilding: Local and Global Perspectives
Matelski, M. & Hogan, J. 1/09/25 → 31/08/26
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Nobel Peace Prize Nomination Ceremony
Wagner, W. (Participant), Luitjens, M. (Participant) & Hogan, J. (Participant)
28 Jan 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Other event › Societal
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The African Union as a Democracy Promoter
Hogan, J. (Speaker)
8 Apr 2024Activity: Lecture / Presentation › Academic
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Teach-in: An arms dealer's perspective on Gaza
Luitjens, M. (Participant), Hogan, J. (Participant) & Eski, Y. (Participant)
26 Mar 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference › Academic
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What about the people? Providing historical and regional context to the current war in Israel-Palestine
Luitjens, M. (Organiser) & Hogan, J. (Organiser)
20 Nov 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Seminar › Academic