Alberto Bueno

Dr. Alberto Bueno is a Junior Professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at the Faculty of Political Science and Sociology, University of Granada, Spain, a position he has held since 2023. He concurrently serves as a lecturer at the University of Leipzig, Germany, teaching on the political system of Germany and European politics since 2020. His academic affiliations also include prior teaching roles at the Universities of Jaén and Pablo de Olavide in Spain.

• University: University of Granada
• School: Faculty of Political Science and Sociology
• Department: Department of Political Science and Public Administration
• Academic Rank: Assistant Professor

Alberto Bueno's research focuses on security and defense policy, particularly in Spain, Germany, and the European Union, as well as civil-military relations in Spain and Latin America and strategic culture. His teaching includes political systems in Europe and North America, public administration, policy analysis (especially security and defense policy), and strategic foresight and scenario analyses.

His recent publications, from 2020 to 2024, reflect a strong thematic consistency, exploring defense diplomacy, the militarization of emergencies, NATO, European strategic culture, and the rise of right-wing movements in Europe and Latin America. These works appear in journals such as Armed Forces & Society, Communication & Society, and European Politics and Society, indicating a focus on both empirical political science and security studies.

• Spanish Association of Political Science and Public Administration (AECPA)
• Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Granada (IPAZ)
• UTSYN - Norwegian Centre for Security and Resilience

Dr. Bueno has contributed expert commentary to major media outlets such as CNN, El País, Agenda Pública, and Radio France International, demonstrating his role as a public intellectual. He completed his doctorate at the University of Granada in 2021, supported by a doctoral fellowship from the Spanish Ministry of Education and Science. No information is available regarding formal advisees or scientific awards.