Craig Bailie serves as a facilitator of learning at the Stellenbosch University School for Security and Africa Studies, where he lectures Political Science. His current research interests include democratization, civil-military relations, political leadership, civic education and political theology.
Craig holds a Master's degree in International Studies from Rhodes University (2009) and a certificate in Thought Leadership for Africa's Renewal from the Thabo Mbeki African Leadership Institute (2017). He is a graduate of the Young African Leaders' Initiative (Midrand, 2017) and a delegate of the Young Diplomats Forum (Brussels, 2019) and the Wilberforce Academy (Oxford, 2019).
Through teaching, writing and community engagement, Craig hopes to contribute towards the development of an engaged South African and African citizenry that is sensitive to the norms and ideals characteristic of good governance and principled leadership.
Experience
2011–present
Lecturer in Political Science, Stellenbosch University
2010–2010
MSDS Recruit, South African National Defence Force
2009–2009
Team Lead, Every Nation Church
2008–2008
Teaching Assistant, Rhodes University
2007–2007
Tutor, Rhodes University
Education
2017
UNISA Thabo Mbeki African Leadership Institute, SLP Thought Leadership for Africa's Renewal
2009
Rhodes University, MA International Studies
2006
Rhodes University, BA Hons International Relations
2005
Rhodes University, BA Politics, History, Psychology
Publications
2018
Conflict Trends, The African Military in a Democratic Age
2018
The Thinker, Leadership in Africa: The Heart of the Matter
2017
Politeia, The RARE Leadership Model, Jacob Zuma and Nkandla: Thoughts on the Virtues of Leadership
2011
Scientia Militaria, Contesting “Iraq”: A Social Constructivist Explanation
Professional Memberships
South African Association of Political Studies (SAAPS)