Carlos Pellegrini 1063, 10°A, C1009ABU, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Paulo Botta

Professor

  • Non-state Actors
  • Middle East
Paulo Botta

An international relations specialist, he holds a Ph.D. from the Complutense University of Madrid, and his academic and research work has focused on contemporary conflicts, political violence and Middle Eastern affairs.

His doctoral research examined the relationship between Argentina and Iran from 1979 to 2009. He also holds a Diploma of Advanced Studies from the same institution, where he researched the use of the internet by Salafist jihadist groups. He also has a degree in international relations from the Catholic University of Córdoba.

He is the director of the LATAM office of the TRENDS Group (United Arab Emirates) and the director of the Middle East Committee of the CARI (Argentine Council on Foreign Relations). He is also a faculty member of the NPSGLOBAL International Program, contributing to analyses of contemporary conflicts, regional dynamics and the role of non-state actors in international security.