Faculty Profile - Joao Resende-Santos
Associate Professor, Global StudiesAffiliated Faculty, Institute of Cape Verdean Studies
Ph.D., Harvard University, 1997
Office: Morison Hall 177 | 781.891. 2647 | jresende@bentley.edu

Bio
Teaches courses in International Relations, Comparative Politics, and Latin American studies. Research and publications span three areas: international relations theory and security studies; military organizational behavior and civil-military relations; and Brazilian foreign relations. Most recent publications include: Military Emulation in the International System (forthcoming: Cambridge University Press), and "Origins of Security Cooperation in South America," Journal Latin American Politics and Society (W'2002). Prof. Santos also serves as co-faculty advisor to the Bentley Model United Nations Program and directs the Brazil Short Term Program.
Teaching Interests
International Relations; US Foreign Policy; Comparative Politics; Latin American Politics; Brazil; US-Latin American Relations
Research Interests
International Affairs; International Security/Peace and War Studies; Public Policy; Latin American Studies; Brazilian Politics and Economy; US-Latin American Relations
Consulting/Practice Interests
International Development; Urban Planning/Infrastructure; Public Policy; Non-Profit and Non-Governmental Organization; Entrepreneurship-SME Development; Higher Education in Developing Countries
Professional Links
http://www.bentley.edu/faculty/resende-joao
Awards and Honors
2018, Presidential Medal of Merit, Republic of Cape Verde, President of the Republic
Publications
Journal Articles
Resende-Santos, J. Cape Verde and the Risks of Tourism Specialization. Journal of Modern African Studies (forthcoming).
Forthcoming
Resende-Santos, J. (2020). Cape Verde and the MCA Foreign Aid Program. Journal of Modern African Studies, 58 (1), 1-24 (24).
Resende-Santos, J. (2019). Cape Verde and the Risks of Tourism Specialization: The Tourism Option for Africa's Small States. Journal of Contemporary African Studies, 37 (1), 148-168 (20).
Book Chapters
David, G. C, Chand, D. R, Newell, S. M, Resende-Santos, J. (2008). Colloboration across Distributed Sites: The perils of process and promise of practice.
. UK: Palgrave
David, G. C, Chand, D. R, Newell, S. M, Resende-Santos, J. (2008). Colloboration across Distributed Sites: The perils of process and promise of practice.
Outsourcing Global Services Knowledge, Innovation and Social Capital. UK: Palgrave
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Other(s)
Resende-Santos, J. (2018). The Meaning of SOFA for Cape Verde. A Nacao(No 580 October 11 2018)
Conference Proceedings and Presentations
Resende-Santos,
J. (2019).
"The Role of the Media in Democracy."
Presented at the
Assoc. of Independent Media in Cape Verde (AMPCV)'s
The Role of the Media in Democracy (O Papel dos Media em Democracia),
Praia Cape Verde.
Resende-Santos,
J. (2017).
"Lead Author/Rapporteur Coordinator."
Presented at the
UNDP/ILO/FAMSI/Government of Cape Verde's
IV World Forum of Local Economic Development,
Praia, Cabo Verde.
Resende-Santos,
J. (2017).
"Security, Democracy and Integration in West Africa."
Presented at the
University of Cabo Verde's
Seminar on African Regional Integration,
Praia, Cabo Verde.
David,
G.
C., Newell,
S.
M., Chand,
D.
R., Resende-Santos,
J. (2007).
"Collaboration across distributed sites: applying World-systems theory to globally-integrated work."
Presented at the
Information Systems Workshop,
Val d'Isere, France.
Service
Department Service
Committee Member for GLS Department Anti-Racism Task Force, 2020 - Present
Committee Member for Global Studies Department, 2016 - Present
Course Coordinator for Global Studies Department, 2015 - Present
Course Coordinator for Global Studies Department, 2012 - Present
Course Coordinator for Global Studies Department, 2012 - Present
Mentor (Student) for Global Studies Department, 2012 - Present
Course Coordinator for Department of Global Studies, 2011 - Present
Mentor (Student) for Global Studies Department, 2011 - Present
Committee Member for GLS Department Search Committee, 2019 - 2020
Committee Member for Global Studies Department, 2019 - 2019
University Service
Committee Member for Learning and Teaching Council, Bentley University, 2018 - Present
Mentor (Faculty) for Bentley University Racial Justice Program, 2014 - Present
Mentor (Faculty) for Cape Verdean Students Association, 2012 - Present
Mentor (Faculty) for Bentley Model United Nations Organization, 2001 - Present
Mentor (Faculty) for Bentley University First Year Seminar, 2020 - 2021
Mentor (Faculty) for Bentley University First Year Seminar, 2019 - 2019
Mentor (Faculty) for Bentley Business Bowl, 2017 - 2017
Professional Service
Country Specialist for Varieties of Democracy Project, 2013