Joshua Acosta is a conflict analysis and resolution expert. His research centers on democratization processes, countering social/economic inequalities, and mitigating political disparities throughout the international community.
Most recently, Acosta has worked as a research associate for the Center for Peacemaking Practice at the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution. As a research associate, he contributed to peacebuilding projects and provided insight as to the frameworks for good governance. More broadly, Acosta has contributed to the Carter School by developing analysis regarding how international organizations should assist developing governments in post-conflict settings, negating democratic backsliding, and understanding state fragility. He is an affiliate of the Carter School’s Narrative Transformation Lab where he provides dialogue regarding the narratives and perspectives of regime types.
Acosta is an incoming non-resident fellow at Nelson Mandela University where he will be providing expertise on the ethical frameworks of conflict analysis and international development.
Acosta graduated from the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution at George Mason University with an MS in Conflict Analysis and Resolution. He also holds an MFA in writing from Randolph College where he was part of a network of authors furthering narratives often overlooked due to political inequality.