Research Programmes
Ongoing research is structured into 2 research groups:
Political Theory and Comparative Politics | International Relations, Security and Defence |
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There are 4 proposed Thematic Lines that are divided into two areas, broadly corresponding with the two proposed Research Groups:
Political Theory and Comparative Politics:
- European and Western Civilization: Origins, Distinguishing Features, Present Challenges (LICEO) | Coord. Prof. João Carlos Espada;
- Research Line in Politics, Philosophy and Economics (LIPPE)| Coords. Prof. William Hasselberger and Prof. Orlando Samões.
International Relations, Security and Defence:
- Maritime Affaires - Maria Scientia (LIAM) | Coord. Prof. Sónia Ribeiro;
- Research Line in Brazilian Affairs (LIAB) | Coord. Prof. João Pereira Coutinho.