Simeneh Bires

  Simeneh Bires Belete

Head, Department of Political Science and International Relations

Injibara University, Ethiopia
Academic Rank Lecturer
Education Background
  • Master of Arts Degree (MA) in Political Science,  From  Bahir Dar University ( June 27,2017)
  • Bachelor of Arts Degree in History. from Bahir Dar University (July 2005)
Working Experiences
  • Lecturer at Injibara University (March,2021 to Present)
  • Lecturer at Dambi Dollo  University (September 26/2017  to March20/2021)
  • Teacher at Injibara preparatory School (September1,2008- to September 25/2017)
  • Teacher at Chagni Preparatory School (September,2007 to August 2008)
  • Teacher at Merto Lemariyam Secondary School from July 2005- August 2006
Leadership Experiences
  1. Head Department of PSIR from Juanary29,2024 up to now
  2. Representative Head, Department of Civics and Ethical Studies, DambiDollo, University, Ethiopia (October2018  up to February2019 )
  3. Head Department of  Civics and Ethical Education at Injibara Preparatory school from September2015 up to  September,2016
Research Interest My research interests encompass a wide range of topics that hold great significance in today’s world. It spans a broad spectrum of disciplines, including   politics, conflict studies, diplomacy, development, media, migration, environment, public policy, democracy, ethics, professionalism, gender issues, and regional and global security. By exploring these diverse areas of inquiry, I am able to gain a comprehensive understanding of the complex forces that shape our world today. This includes but not limited;

  •  Party politics and its challenges
  • Trends of conflict and diplomacy in Africa and Ethiopia
  • Democracy and democratization
  • Regional cooperation and integration

i.  Political dynamics of the Horn of Africa

ii. Migration and displacement

iii.  Ethiopian foreign policy and diplomacy

  • Regional and global security issues
  • Ethics and professionalism
  • Gender and development
Publications 1. The Politics of Opposition in Post – 2005 Ethiopia: Challenges and Prospects in the Case of National Political Parties https://www.sciencepublishinggroup.com/

2. Three other publications are under process
Contact address E-mail: semenehbiresaw@gmail.com

Mobile No: +251 911539238

Injibara University, Injibara, Ethiopia