Prof. Dr. Martin Welz has been Professor for Comparative Studies of Political Culture at the University of the Bundeswehr Munich since April 2023. His research and teaching primarily focuses on politics in Africa, Africa’s role in the world and international organizations with a specific emphasis on the African Union. Martin Welz has conducted extensive field research in various countries including Ethiopia, Mauritius, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Uganda and USA. Furthermore, he serves as the regional coordinator of the Bertelsmann Transformation Index for West and Central Africa.