Topic Description: Africa &rsquo\;s geopolitical role is growing. What lessons can the U.S. learn fr om China&rsquo\;s presence there\, and how might it strengthen ties\, espe cially with leading nations like Nigeria? What tools of statecraft might t he U.S. bring to its engagement with Africa?
\nFacilitator: Dr. Will Miller\, with a Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Studies an d Public Affairs from The University of Akron\, is the Associate Vice Pres ident for Continuous Improvement and Institutional Performance at Embry-Ri ddle Aeronautical University. Born and raised in Youngstown\, Ohio\, his r ich career spans roles as a faculty member\, accreditation liaison\, direc tor of institutional research\, and strategic enrollment management adviso r. Beyond his administrative roles\, Miller's background includes analyzin g public opinion data for the U.S. Department of State\, extensive work in accreditation\, assessment\, analytics\, political science\, and serving as a strategic advisor and prolific author within the higher education sec tor.
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