Nuno P. Monteiro
Curriculum Vitæ
Department of Political Science
Rosenkranz Hall #226
115 Prospect St.
New Haven, CT 06511, USA
Phone: 203.432.5283
Fax: 203.432.6196
[email protected]
http://www.nunomonteiro.org
ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT
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Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Yale University (2009-present);
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Research Fellow in International and Area Studies, Macmillan Center, Yale University (2009-present).
EDUCATION
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Ph.D., Political Science, University of Chicago, 2009;
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A.M., Political Science, University of Chicago, 2004;
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M.A., Political Science, summa cum laude, Catholic University of Portugal, 2003;
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B.A., International Relations, University of Minho (Portugal), 1997.
PUBLICATIONS
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Peer-reviewed
Articles
“Unrest Assured: Why Unipolarity Is Not Peaceful,” accepted for publication in International
Security.
“The Promise of Foundational Prudence: A Reply to Our Critics,” with Keven G. Ruby,
International Theory, Vol. 1, No. 3 (November 2009): 499-512.
“IR and the False Promise of Philosophical Foundations,” with Keven G. Ruby, International
Theory, Vol. 1, No. 1 (March 2009): 15-48.
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Trade Books
Democracia Electrónica, Lisbon: Gradiva, 1999 (Portuguese).
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Chapters in
Edited Volumes
“Richard Rorty,” in Pensamento Político Contemporâneo: Uma Introdução Crítica, João C.
Espada and João C. Rosas, eds., Lisbon: Bertrand, 2004 (Portuguese).
RESEARCH INTERESTS
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International Relations theory, security studies, foreign policy, nuclear proliferation, unipolarity, deterrence theory,
power in IR, the causes of war, military power, the philosophy of science, psychoanalysis.
WORK IN PROGRESS
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Theory of Unipolar Politics, book manuscript, in progress;
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“Nothing to Fear but Fear Itself? Nuclear Proliferation and Preventive War,” with Alexandre Debs, article
manuscript, under review;
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“Balancing Act: Why Unipolarity May Be Durable,” article manuscript, in progress;
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“The Janus Face of Deterrence: Power and the Credibility of Assurances,” article manuscript, in progress.
LANGUAGES
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Research-fluent in English, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.
VISITING POSITIONS, FELLOWSHIPS, HONORS, AND AWARDS
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Visiting Scholar, Center for Advanced Study in the Social Sciences, Juan March Institute, Madrid, summer 2011.
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Fellow, Branford college, Yale University, 2010-present.
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Research fellow in International and Area Studies, The Whitney and Betty MacMillan Center for International and
Area Studies, Yale University, 2009-present.
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Grodzins Prize Lectureship, Dept. of Political Science, University of Chicago, 2006-07 and 2008-09.
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Junior Fellow, John M. Olin Center for Inquiry into the Theory and Practice of Democracy, University of Chicago, 200405.
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Joseph Cropsey Prize for outstanding M.A. Thesis in political philosophy, Dept. of Political Science, University of
Chicago, 2004.
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Doctoral fellowship, Portuguese Science and Technology Foundation, 2002-06.
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Prince Henry the Navigator Distinction for academic exchange, Catholic University of Portugal, 2002.
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Masters fellowship, Portuguese Science and Technology Foundation, 2000-02.
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Research travel grant, Luso-American Development Foundation, 1998 and 2001.
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Research travel grant, Mário Soares Foundation, 1998.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
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Yale University
Military Power, seminar, 2011-12 (U/G);
The Balance of Power: Theory and History, lecture, 2010-12 (U/G);
International Relations: Concepts and Theories, seminar, 2011 (G).
International Relations, field seminar 2010 (G).
U.S. Strategy after the Cold War, seminar, 2010 (U);
The Philosophy, History, and Sociology of IR, seminar, 2010 (U/G);
IR Theory, seminar, 2009 (U/G).
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The University
of Chicago
The Politics of Unipolarity, 2009 (U);
Power in International Politics, 2007 (U);
M.A. Thesis Workshop, 2005-08 (G);
Perspectives on International Relations: Research Design and Methodologies, 2005-08 (G).
CONFERENCES AND PRESENTATIONS
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Invited Talks
University of Chicago, PISP, 03.08.2011; 10.14.2008; 05.27.2008; 04.03.2007;
Forum “Defender Portugal,” Lisbon, Portugal, 02.12.2011;
University of Chicago, PIPES, 11.18.2010; 03.05.2009; 01.18.2007;
MIT, Security Studies Program Seminar Series, 11.03.2010;
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Political Economy Colloquium, 10.28.2010;
Cornell University, PSAC Workshop, 10.01.2010;
Yale University, International Relations Workshop, 05.05.2010.
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Professional
Meetings
American Political Science Association, annual meeting: 2011, 2009, 2007;
International Studies Association, annual convention: 2011, 2009, 2007;
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International Security Studies Section of ISA / International Security and Arms Control Section
of APSA, joint annual conference, 2010;
Peace Science Society, North American meeting, 2010;
Portuguese Political Science Association, congress: 2010, 2006;
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Conference
Organizer
“The Evolution of the International System,” Instituto de Defesa Nacional, Lisbon, Portugal,
06.06.2011.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
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Yale University
Political Science Graduate Admissions Committee 2010-11.
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Reviewer
International Relations; International Studies Review; International Studies Review;
International Theory; Millennium; Security Studies.
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Scientific Council
IPRI, Instituto Português de Relações Internacionais, Universidade Nova de Lisboa.
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Member
APSA, American Political Science Association;
CAMOS, Committee for the Analysis of Military Operations and Strategy;
ISA, International Studies Association;
MPSA, Midwest Political Science Association;
PSS, Peace Science Society;
APCP, Associação Portuguesa de Ciência Política.
MEDIA AND COMMENTARY
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Trade Articles
“A Unipolaridade Americana” in R:I Relações Internacionais, No. 19, Sep. 2008 (Portuguese);
“Quem Tem Medo da Balança de Poder?” in Nova Cidadania, No. 30, Oct. 2006 (Portuguese);
“O que Fazer com Gulliver?” in Nova Cidadania, No. 29, Jul. 2006 (Portuguese).
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Public Affairs
Commentary
Fortnightly columnist on politics and international affairs for i newspaper with fortnightly
column as of January 2011 (Portuguese);
“Europe’s Contagion Effect: Prepare for a Global Economic Collapse” The National Interest
online, July 21, 2011 (With Thomas Wright);
“Como Reestruturar a Dívida” Expresso, May 21, 2011 (Portuguese, with Eduardo T. Sousa);
“Europe’s denial of debt default will only make matters worse,” The Guardian, Comment is
free section, May 19, 2011 (with Eduardo T. Sousa);
“O Default é a Melhor Solução para Portugal” Expresso, Apr. 30, 2011 (Portuguese, with
Eduardo T. Sousa);
“The Likes of Portugal Should Default” The Guardian, Comment is free section, Apr. 16, 2011
(with Eduardo T. Sousa);
“In Foreign Policy Circles, Doom-n-Gloom for Sale” USA Today, Nov. 30, 2010 (with Lionel
Beehner);
“Guessing North Korea’s Dangerous Game” The Guardian, Comment is free America section,
Nov. 24, 2010 (with Lionel Beehner);
“Why U.S. Power Does Not Deter Challenges,” Yale Journal of International Affairs,
Vol. 5, No. 2 (Spring/Summer 2010): 159-160;
“A Silly Season Vai à Guerra,” Público, Aug. 14, 2008 (Portuguese);
“Porquê e Para Quê a Europa?” Público, Jul. 26, 2008 (Portuguese);
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“A Tremendíssima Ideia,” Público, Aug. 8, 2006 (Portuguese);
“O Bailado do Salame,” Público, Apr. 22, 2006 (Portuguese).
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Media Appearances BBC World radio, “World, Have Your Say;”
RDP Antena 1 radio, “Visão Global” (Portugal).
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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IPSI 2011 (International Policy Summer Institute of the Bridging the Gap Project), organized by George Washington
University, the University of California, Berkeley, and Duke University, at the Elliot School of International Affairs,
GWU, Washington DC, Jun. 12-17, 2011.
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IQRM 2006 (Institute for Qualitative Research Methods), organized by the Consortium on Qualitative Research
Methods, at Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, Jan. 3-13, 2006.
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SWAMOS 2005 (Summer Workshop for the Analysis of Military Operations and Strategy), organized by Columbia
University’s Saltzman Institute of War and Peace Studies, at Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, Jul. 10-29, 2005.
REFERENCES
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John J. Mearsheimer R. Wendell Harrison Distinguished Service Professor of Political Science, University of Chicago.
([email protected])
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Charles L. Glaser
Professor of Political Science and International Affairs; Director, Institute for Security and
Conflict Studies, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University.
([email protected])
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Duncan J. Snidal
Professor of International Relations, Nuffield College, Oxford University.
([email protected])
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Stathis N. Kalyvas
Arnold Wolfers Professor of Political Science; Director, Program on Order, Conflict, and
Violence, Yale University. ([email protected])
(Updated: July 30, 2011)
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