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Godwin Okore
Teaching Assistance, International Relations, Political Science.

Godwin is a PhD student of Political Science, specializing in International Relations with a minor in Comparative Politics. My research focus is on civil conflict, policing, peacekeeping, and gender issues. Specifically interested in the relationship between conflict and institutions, its impacts on youths, women, and children.

Godwin is from Nigeria and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from the University of Abuja, a Master's degree in Policing Science from the Criminal Investigation Police University in China, with proficiency in Mandarin. He has an extensive background in Law Enforcement and United Nations Peacekeeping Operations.

Contact Information
godwin.okore@uky.edu
1618 Patterson Office Tower
Education
PhD Political Science, University of Kentucky (Ongoing)
MSc. Policing Science, Criminal Investigation Police University of China, Shenyang- (2021)
BSc. Sociology, University of Abuja, Nigeria - (2014)
Research Interests
  • Conflict
  • law enforcement and policing
  • Peacekeeping
  • gender and ethnic identity; social inequalities; body image; domestic violence
  • African politics
Affiliations
  • Political Science
  • International Relation, Phi Sigma Pi