The Chair of Interregionalism and Global Governance is dedicated to understanding how regional cooperation shapes and enhances global governance. In an increasingly interconnected and interdependent world, we focus on this unique aspect to address complex global challenges and increase knowledge in this area. We aim to bridge the gap between academia, policy, and diplomacy through interdisciplinary research and dialogue, contributing to more effective and inclusive global governance.
At the Chair of Interregionalism and Global Governance, we are committed to exploring new strategies for a better-connected world and to learning from different experiences. This commitment to openness and adaptability is a key part of our mission, and we aim to foster new partnerships covering all regions of the world.
Chair Director: Dr. Miriam Costa
She is an accomplished researcher, academic, and policy advisor with extensive experience in international governance, diplomacy, sustainability, and education. She holds a Ph.D. in Literature from the University of Évora, focusing on discourse analysis, international communication, scientific discourse, and governance, as well as a Master’s in African Studies and a Licenciatura from ISCSP-ULisboa.
Her academic career includes positions as Chair of Interregionalism & Global Governance and Director of the Chair Global Ibero-America at the European Institute of International Studies in Stockholm. She serves as a Visiting Professor at the University of Macau, Invited Professor at ISCTE – School of Social Sciences and Humanities, and Lecturer at the Instituto da Defesa Nacional. She has also held teaching and research positions at the Universidade de Aveiro, FEUC, SGS, and IUDC-UCM.
Her research spans governance, democracy, human rights, emerging technologies, and sustainability. She has contributed to multiple European projects, including COST networks, OceanGov, and Skills by Sport for Med, coordinating initiatives on employability, entrepreneurship, and science diplomacy. She has also advised the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on internationalization policies and served as Scientific Consultant for COTEC Portugal and as Advisor for DaST – Design a Sustainable Tomorrow, supporting sustainable urban and rural development projects internationally.
She has extensive experience coordinating international research projects and has published widely in scientific journals and books. From 2020 to 2022, she also served as an advisor to the Secretary of State of Internationalization at the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.