Dr. Jacob Lisakafu is a senior lecturer in Politics and International Relations at the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, History and Philosophy – The Open University of Tanzania. His research interest revolves around the current dynamics of International Relations and mechanisms of ensuringglobal security. It mainly focuseson the new African Peace and Security Architecture, International Organizations and Contemporary Diplomacy, Post-conflicts reconstructions, and Security Regionalisms particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.