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Mesenbet Tadeg is Chrystal Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø. He received his Ph.D from the National University of Ireland, Galway in 2017. His PhD thesis analyzed the boundaries of political speech in a comparative perspective. Mesenbet has published extensively on international law, human rights, freedom of expression, comparative constitutional law, and peace and security issues. He has presented his research findings in leading centers of excellence including at Yale School of Law, Loyola University Chicago School of Law, London School of Economics, University of Pretoria, and University of Seville. He has vast experience in international law and international institutions including consulting governmental, inter-governmental organizations such as the UN, IGAD and non-governmental organizations at various levels. Recently, he was appointed to the UN Circle on the Right to Development, an expert group that supports the work of the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Development and promotes the UN mission of ensuring sustainable development for all.