Dr. Andrew Mashingaidze

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Andrew Mashingaidze is an Adjunct Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia. His research explores the dynamics of foreign policy, particularly Chinese foreign policy and its implications on African politics and China-Africa relations. He completed his PhD focusing on Party-to-Party Diplomacy and its governance implications in Zimbabwe and China's changing political engagement in Africa. His academic work also includes a chapter titled 'China’s Foreign Policy in Africa, 1949-1970' in the edited volume 'Africa-China-Taiwan Relations, 1949–2020'. Andrew's expertise is critical in understanding the intersections of international relations and the evolving political landscape influencing Africa. He is actively involved in research that sheds light on the historical context and the current implications of foreign policy between China and African nations.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
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  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

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