Dr Marco Vieira

• PhD in International Relations (Department of International Relations, LSE)
• MA in International Relations (Institute of International Relations, Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro)
• BA in Social Sciences (Department of Sociology and Politics, Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro)

Dr. Vieira joined POLSIS in January 2010 having previously taught international relations at LSE, King’s College and SOAS. His research focuses on the rising influence and identity of postcolonial Southern powers, with a particular interest in the case of Brazil. He has researched and written about their growing impact on global governance and politics through new models of South-South political cooperation. Dr. Vieira is also interested, and has contributed to, theoretical debates on ontological security in International Relations theory. He has published various peer-reviewed articles in internationally recognised academic journals, such as Journal of International Relations and Development, Millennium, Review of International Studies, Foreign Policy Analysis, International Studies Review, Environmental Politics, Global Governance, Global Society, among others. He is the co-author of the book 'The South in World Politics'.

• POLS G502H Rising Powers and Global Order (MA)
• POLS 501H Power in Global Politics (MA)
• POLS 105 Introduction to International Relations Theory (UG 1st year)
• POLS 214 International Relations Theory (UG 2nd year)

Dr Vieira’s research interests include:

South-South relations/institutions
The reform of global governance structures
The global politics of HIV/AIDS and climate change
International relations theory
International security
Foreign policy of emerging states
Regional politics in South America and Southern Africa

South-South Relations / Institutions;

The Reform of Global Governance Structures;

International Relations Theory;

Foreign policy of Emerging States (especially Brazil);

Regional politics in South America

• 2008-2010 Visiting Lecturer in International Relations, King’s College London
• 2009-2010 Teaching Fellow in International Relations, Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)
• 2004-2010 Graduate Teaching Assistant/Guest Teacher, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)