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EUCLID Faculty Profiles

Dr. Charles DOUBANE

Professor of Practice

Dr. Charles DOUBANE is a distinguished diplomat, academic, and former government minister. He is a graduate of France's prestigious École Nationale d'Administration (ENA), the Hague Academy of International Law, and the University of Paris XI, where he earned a DEA in Public Law. He also holds a doctorate in international law from Euclid University. His diplomatic career culminated in his service as the minister of foreign affairs of the Central African Republic from 2016 to 2018, following prior roles as Minister of Education (2006-2008) and as the country's permanent representative to the United Nations from 2011 to 2013. Beyond his governmental roles, he has made significant scholarly contributions, including a doctoral thesis on multilateral universities as a strategic solution for sustainable development in Central Africa, and has authored numerous policy documents and reports and a book titled Ma vie, ma vision pour le Centrafrique, reflecting a lifelong commitment to both the practice and theory of governance, law, and international relations.

More about his public profile can also be found in his Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles-Armel_Doubane

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Research & Interests:

Academically, his teaching career spans positions at the University of Bangui (2004-2018) and the Collège Des Hautes Études Stratégiques et de Défense (CHESD) in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, where he has been a faculty member since 2018. His core teaching subjects include International Law, International Affairs, Human Rights Law, and International Development Economics and Integration within the Economic Community of Central African States (ECAC). His research interests are deeply interdisciplinary, focusing on the intersections of diplomacy, law, culture, and institutional development. He has explored contrasting Francophone and Anglophone diplomatic practices regarding binding instruments, evaluated institutional support projects for national parliaments and constitutions, and contributed to studies on democratic processes, election observation, the role of political parties, and the impact of new information and communication technologies on development, all with a consistent focus on the Central African Republic and the broader Francophone world.

Faculty Relationships at EUCLID:

At EUCLID, faculty interactions are intentionally personal, responsive, and relationship-centered. Students connect with professors primarily through direct email and scheduled Zoom sessions, creating regular opportunities for substantive dialogue rather than one-way communication.

Professors respond promptly to emails with detailed, constructive feedback and are readily available for one-on-one Zoom meetings to discuss coursework, research direction, thesis development, or career goals. These interactions are not limited to academic questions; they often evolve into ongoing mentorship relationships where faculty serve as professional and academic role models. Students benefit from professors’ real-world experience in global affairs, sustainable development, diplomacy, and related fields, gaining practical insights that complement the formal curriculum.

The emphasis is on genuine relationship building. Many students develop lasting professional connections with their professors, who actively support their academic progress and post-graduation objectives. This accessible, human-centered faculty model is a defining feature of the EUCLID experience, designed to foster intellectual growth, professional maturity, and meaningful scholarly collaboration.

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