Ramon Blanco
November 2012
Personal
Information:
Brazilian, 29 years old, born in Teresópolis – Rio de Janeiro.
Main
Contacts:
Email: [email protected]
Education:
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Portuguese Residence
[email protected]
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2012 – PhD Candidate (ABD) in International Politics and Conflict Resolution at
University of Coimbra (Coimbra – Portugal);
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Peace and Conflict Studies and International Security
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Completion of Degree Requirements by the Spring of 2013
2008 – Diploma of Advanced Studies in International Relations at University of
Coimbra (Coimbra – Portugal);
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Peace and Conflict Studies and International Security
2005 – Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at Federal University of Rio de
Janeiro (UFRJ) (Rio de Janeiro – Brazil).
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Academic
Telephone: +351 9146-53200
Speaker of the Class
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Center for Social Studies (University of Coimbra)
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Since January 2012
Experience:
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Associate Researcher
Research in Progress: Peacebuilding and Sustainable Peace: UN Missions in TimorLeste and Portugal’s Contribution
Coordinated by Professor Dr. Maria Raquel Freire and funded by Foundation for
Science and Tecnology (Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia);
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Groupe de Recherche et d'Information sur la Paix et la Sécurité - Brussels
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September/October 2011
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Visiting Scholar
Lead Researcher - COST Short Term Scientific Research Mission at GRIP Brussels
(Groupe de Recherche et d'Information sur la Paix et la Sécurité), funded by the
European Union, researching on the European Union’s and United Nations’
approaches to Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding;
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Teaching and Lecturing
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University of Coimbra (Coimbra – Portugal)
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PhD Course in International Politics and Conflict Resolution
May 2011 – Invited Lecturer – Discipline of Contemporary Perspectives in Peace
Studies - Key Theme: The Postcolonial Reflections and International Relations;
First Degree in International Relations
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November 2012 – University of Coimbra – Invited Lecturer - Discipline of Theories
of IR II - Key Theme: Postcolonialism(s) and IR.
May 2012 – Invited Lecturer – Discipline of Theories of IR II - Key Theme: The
Reflection of Michel Foucault and IR;
April 2012 – Invited Lecturer – Discipline of Cooperation and Development II - Key
Theme: The Relationships between Development and Security;
May 2011 – Invited Lecturer – Discipline of Theories of IR II - Key Theme: PostStructuralism and IR;
2010-2011 – Teaching Assistant – Discipline of Cooperation and Development II Key Themes: Development, Peace and Security;
2010-2011 - Teaching Assistant – Discipline of Peace and Conflict Dynamics - Key
Themes: Failed states, “New” and “Old” Wars, Post-conflict Reconstruction,
Theoretical Perspectives of Peace and Conflict; Current Trends in Conflicts and
Peacebuilding;
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University of Beira Interior (Covilhã – Portugal)
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Master in International Relations
November 2012 - Invited Lecturer –Key Theme: Development and Security: From
Divergence to Symbiosis;
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Military Academy of the Brazilian Army (Resende – Brazil)
o Post-Graduation in International Relations
July 2009 – Invited Professor - Discipline of Peace and Conflict Dynamics
Intensive Module given at the Post-Graduation in International Relations course to
high-level officials of the Brazilian Army at the Military Academy of Agulhas Negras
– Academia Militar das Agulhas Negras (AMAN);
Key Themes: Post-conflict Reconstruction, Theoretical Perspectives of Peace and
Conflict; Current Trends in Conflicts and Peacebuilding;
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Upcoming Lectures/Courses
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April 2013 – FACAMP – Faculdades de Campinas (Campinas – Brazil) – Invited
Professor – Intensive Course – Key Theme: Introduction to Peace and Conflict
Studies;
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March 2013 – University Center of Brasília – UniCEUB (Brasília – Brazil) –
Invited Lecturer – Key Theme: Postcolonizing Peace?;
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International
Assignments:
January 2013 – University of Jaume I (Castellón – Spain) – Invited Lecturer –
Master in Peace, Conflict and Development Studies – Key Theme: UN PostConflict State-Building in Timor-Leste;
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Center for Social Studies (University of Coimbra)
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July 2012
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International Electoral Observer
Parliamentary Elections of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste
Main
Research
Interests:
Previous
Corporate
Experience:
Languages:
Courses:
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Peace and Conflict Studies
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Post-Conflict Reconstruction
International Human Rights
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International Security Studies
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International Development
IR Theory
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2005-2007, IBM Brazil, Senior Analyst;
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2004-2005, Coca-Cola Brazil, Intern;
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2003-2004, BP Brazil, Intern.
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Portuguese (Native Speaker);
English (Fluent – Spoken, Written, Read);
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Spanish (Fluent – Spoken, Read; Basic - Written);
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German (Basic - Spoken, Written, Read).
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2011 – Conclusion of the course Conflict Analysis Course - United States Institute
of Peace (USIP);
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2011 – Conclusion of the course Principles and Guidelines for UN Peacekeeping
Operations - United Nations Institute for Training and Research - Peace Operations
Training Institute (UNITAR POTI);
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2010 – Conclusion of the course Human Security and Civil-Military Coordination
(CIMIC) - United Nations Institute for Training and Research - Peace Operations
Training Institute (UNITAR POTI);
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2010 – Conclusion of the Human Security and Civil-Military Coordination (CIMIC –
Centre for Social Studies (CES) of the University of Coimbra;
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2009 – Conclusion of the Advanced Course on Global Terrorism – United Nations
Institute for Training and Research - Peace Operations Training Institute (UNITAR
POTI);
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2009 – Conclusion of the Advanced Course on Global Terrorism – Centre for Social
Studies (CES) of the University of Coimbra;
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2008 – Conclusion of the Intensive Programme in Peace and Conflict Studies –
Rethinking Peace and Security: New Dimensions, Strategies and Actors – European
Doctorate Enhancement (EDEN) in Peace and Conflict Studies;
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2008 – Conclusion of the Peacekeeping and International Conflict Resolution –
United Nations Institute for Training and Research - Peace Operations Training
Institute (UNITAR POCI);
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2008 – Conclusion of the Short Course on Peacekeeping and International Conflict
Resolution – Centre for Social Studies (CES) of the University of Coimbra;
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Awards
Received:
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2007 – International Program - After fifty years: the coming challenges of
European Union;
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2007 – Conclusion of the Course of Economics Theory – Federal University of Rio
de Janeiro – Rio de Janeiro – RJ;
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2006 – Conclusion of the Basic Level of German Language – Goethe Institute – Rio
de Janeiro – RJ.
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European Union
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Foundation for Science and Tecnology (Fundação para a Ciência e
Tecnologia)
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Collaboration
in the Media:
2008 – Full PhD Scholarship - SFRH / BD / 43498 / 2008;
Deutscher Akademischer Austauch Dienst - German Academic Exchange
Service (DAAD)
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2011 – COST Short Term Scientific Mission to be developed at GRIP Brussels
(Groupe de Recherche et d'Information sur la Paix et la Sécurité) - ECOSTSTSM-IS0805-050911-007628;
2010 – Full Exchange Scholarship – Full Exchange Scholarship Award received
in order to spend 2 months in Berlin learning German at Goethe Institute
Berlin. Scholarship not used due to thesis time-schedule;
International Studies Association (ISA)
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2012 – Travel Grant Award – Travel Grant Award received in order to attend
53st International Studies Association;
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2011 – Travel Grant Award – Travel Grant Award received in order to attend
52nd International Studies Association;
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2010 – Travel Grant Award – Travel Grant Award received in order to attend
51st International Studies Association;
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2009 – Travel Grant Award – Travel Grant Award received in order to attend
Joint Conference of International Studies Association and Brazilian Association
of International Relations;
University of Coimbra
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2012 – Travel Grant Award – Travel Grant Award received in order to attend
the 53st International Studies Association (ISA);
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2011 – Travel Grant Award – Travel Grant Award received in order to attend
the 4th Graz Workshop on The Future of Security Sustainable Peace Building.
 Urbi et Orbi – Newspaper of the University of Beira Interior:
 November 2012 – Interview in regards to International Security and Development;
 Radio of the University of Coimbra:
 June 2011 – Interview for the morning program named: “Young Researchers of UC”
 Since June 2011 – Frequently collaborates with interviews in regards of
international topics.
Public
Debates:
Publications:
 Center for Social Studies (CES):
 Participation at the Round-table Entitled: “NATO after Lisbon: A Critical Evaluation
of its Future” – CES Lisbon – December 9th 2010.
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Book Chapters
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(2012) Blanco, Ramon “A Construção da Paz e os ‘Estados Falhados’” in Melo,
Renata (Org.) (América Latina no Labirinto Global, vol. 2. Editora CRV;
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(2012) Blanco, Ramon (with Maurício Santoro) “Segurança, Desenvolvimento e
Democracia: Do Trilema da Guerra Fria à Simbiose Contemporânea” in Melo,
Renata (Org.) Democracia, Desenvolvimento e Cidadania no Brasil, vol 2. Editora
CRV;
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Edition of Peer-Reviewed Publication
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(Forthcoming) – (with Fernando Ludwig) – Universitas Relações Internacionais –
Peace in the International Scenario – Critical Approaches Vol. 11, nº 2;
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(2010) (with Fernando Ludwig) – Universitas Relações Internacionais Vol. 8, nº 2.
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Peer-Reviewed Articles
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Blanco, Ramon (2012) "Peace through Government: Delineating the Post-Conflict
State-Building", Astrolabio: Revista Internacional de Filosofia, 13, 63-81;
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Blanco, Ramon (2011), "Conflict Resolution in War-Torn Societies? Delineating the
Post-Conflict State-Building Dispositif", Human Security Perspectives, 1, 103-120;
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Blanco, Ramon (2010) “As Empresas Militares Privadas e a Paz: Um Olhar Crítico”,
Nação e Defesa nº 126, p.173-189;
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Blanco, Ramon (2010) “A dimensão institucional do modelo de Peacebuilding: o
caso de Timor Leste”, Universitas Relações Internacionais Vol. 8 Nº2, p.181-192;
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Blanco, Ramon (2010) “Póscolonizar a Paz?: Em Busca de uma Perspectiva”,
Universitas Relações Internacionais Vol. 8 Nº 1, p.1-25;
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Blanco, Ramon (2010) Book Review: Richmond, Oliver and Franks, Jason. Liberal
Peace Transitions – Between Statebuilding and Peacebuilding. Edinburgh:
Edinburgh University Press, 2009, 230 pages, Revista Crítica de Ciências Sociais Nº
86;
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Blanco, Ramon (2010) Book Review: Chandler, David. Empire in Denial – The
Politics of State-building. London: Pluto Press, 2006, 221 pages, Revista Brasileira
de Ciência Política – Nº 3;
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Blanco, Ramon (2010) Book Review: Duffield, Mark; Hewitt, Vernon (eds.). Empire,
Development and Colonialism: The Past in the Present. London: James Currey
Publishers, 2009, 211 pages, P@x Nº 14;
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Blanco, Ramon (2010) “State-building: Uma Perspectiva Crítica”, Cabo dos
Trabalhos Nº 3;
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Blanco, Ramon (2009) “Quando a arte imita a vida ou quando a vida imita a arte?
O caso da epidemia H1N1”, Revista Autor;
 Blanco, Ramon (2009) “Uma Crise dentro da Crise Financeira: A Questão dos
Empregos”, Revista Autor;
 Blanco, Ramon (2009) “State-building: Um Olhar Crítico”, Revista Autor;
 Blanco, Ramon (2008) “A Segurança Internacional e a necessidade de se enxergar
além do Estado”, Revista Autor;
Editorial
Activities:
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Since 2010
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Reviewer for Universitas: Relações Internacionais (Brazil)
International
Conferences:
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Papers Presented:
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01-03 March 2012 – VI Portuguese Association of Political Science Congress
(APCP) (Lisbon, Portugal). Paper: (with Daniela Nascimento) The Social Media
as New Spaces of Mobilization, Contestation, and Power;
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21-25 November 2011 - VIII Jornadas Internacionales de Filosofía Política –
University of Barcelona (Barcelona, Spain). Paper: Peace through Government:
Delineating the Post-Conflict State-Building Dipositif;
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07-08 April 2011 - 4th Graz Workshop on The Future of Security Sustainable
Peace Building – University of Graz (Graz, Austria). Paper: Conflict Resolution
in War-Torn Societies?: Delineating the Post-Conflict State-Building Dispositif;
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04-06 March 2010 – V Portuguese Association of Political Science Congress
(APCP) (Aveiro, Portugal). Paper: Póscolonizar a Paz?: A Busca de uma Lente;
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17-20 February 2010 – 51st Annual Convention of the International Studies
Association (ISA) (New Orleans, US). Paper: State-building as Conflict
Resolution: A Refined Instrument of Global Governance?;
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22-24 July 2009 – ISA-ABRI Joint International Conference - International
Studies Association and Brazilian Association of International Relations (Rio de
Janeiro – Brazil). Paper: The Method of the Discourse: (Re)reading the Statebuilding;
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15-18 February 2009 – 50th Annual Convention of the International Studies
Association (New York, US). Paper: State-building: A Critical View;
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Papers Accepted:
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03-06 April 2013 – 54th Annual Convention of the International Studies
Association (ISA) (San Francisco, US);
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20-22 June 2012 – BISA-ISA International Conference – Edinburgh, United
Kingdom);
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01-04 April 2012 – 53rd Annual Convention of the International Studies
Association (ISA) (San Diego, US);
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06-10 July 2010 – International Peace Research Association (IPRA) (Sydney,
Australia);
Memberships:
References:
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14-16 December 2009 – British International Studies Association (BISA) Annual
Conference (Leicester, United Kingdom).
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EDEN Network for Peace and Conflict
ABRI - Associação Brasileira de Relações Internacionais (Brazilian Association
of International Relations)
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ISA - International Studies Association
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Professor Doctor Paula Duarte Lopes
Professor of International Relations
University of Coimbra
Thesis Supervisor
Contacts:
Telephone: +351 239 790 590 (290)
Email: [email protected]
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Professor Doctor Maria Raquel Freire
Professor of International Relations
Co-coordinator of the PhD Program in International Politics and Conflict
Resolution
Contacts:
Telephone: +351 239 790 590 (290)
Email: [email protected]
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Professor José Manuel Pureza
Professor of International Relations
Co-coordinator of the PhD Program in International Politics and Conflict
Resolution
Department of International Relations
University of Coimbra
Co-coordinator of the Research Group Humanities, Migration and Peace Studies
(NHUMEP)
Center for Social Studies
Contacts:
Telephone: +351 239 790 550
Email: [email protected]