About
Antonio Franceschet serves as Professor in the Department of Political Science within the Faculty of Arts at the University of Calgary. He completed a five-year term as Department Head (2018-2023) and maintains active scholarly engagement through editorial and professional leadership roles.
His academic credentials include:
- Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science, Carleton University (1999)
- M.A. in Political Science, Carleton University (1995)
- B.A. in Political Science, University of Manitoba (1990)
Franceschet specializes in international political theory, law, and ethics, with research examining ethical frameworks governing global political systems. His scholarly contributions span theoretical analysis of international relations and normative foundations of global governance structures.
His professional service demonstrates significant disciplinary engagement:
- Assistant Editor, Canadian Journal of Political Science (2017-2020)
- Chair, International Ethics Section, International Studies Association (2012-14)
- Editorial Board Member, Journal of International Political Theory
- Annual Fellow, Calgary Institute for the Humanities (2012-13)
Administrative leadership complements his academic profile through his recent departmental headship and ongoing faculty responsibilities within the Political Science department.
