Joel Barkan

Joel Barkan (1942–2014) was an eminent United States figure whose career in philosophy left an enduring mark on national and global culture. Over decades of dedicated public service and professional excellence, Joel exemplified integrity, innovation, and leadership.

Joel David Barkan was an American political scientist with a particular expertise in political development in Africa. He was a professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Iowa for over forty years. He wrote numerous articles on the political development of Kenya for Foreign Affairs. Barkan was a senior associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, a think tank in Washington; he also worked as a consultant for the World Bank and US Agency for International Development. He also consulted for the United Kingdom's Department for International Developme...

The passing of Joel Barkan on 2014-01-10 marked the close of a transformative chapter, inspiring future generations across United States and around the world to uphold the values of excellence, empathy, and enduring accomplishment.