Alessandro Guida

Alessandro Guida is a dedicated researcher and academic specializing in Latin American history, with particular expertise in Chilean political history, military dictatorships of the Southern Cone, and Italy-Latin America relations. He currently serves as a Fixed-term "A" type researcher at the Department of Human and Social Sciences of the University of Naples "L'Orientale", where he focuses on the scientific-disciplinary sector SPS/05 (History and Institutions of the Americas).

Dr. Guida's academic foundation includes a PhD in International Studies (2017), a Specialist Degree in International Relations and Politics with honors (2012), a Master in Diplomatic Studies (2010-2011), and a First level degree in Political Science (2008), all from the University of Naples "L'Orientale". His doctoral research examined "How a dictatorship is born. Representation and self-representation of the Chilean military regime within and beyond national borders".

His scholarly work reveals deep engagement with the political, social, and cultural dynamics of 20th century Latin America, particularly during periods of authoritarian rule. Dr. Guida's research interests encompass historical analysis of psychological warfare in dictatorships, Cold War dynamics in Latin America, Chilean political transitions, and transnational connections between Southern Europe and Latin America. His methodological approach combines rigorous archival research with comparative analysis, having conducted extensive fieldwork in Chilean archives.

Dr. Guida's recent publications demonstrate consistent scholarly productivity with a clear thematic focus. His work examines how authoritarian regimes constructed legitimacy through propaganda mechanisms, the international dimensions of dictatorship and democratic transitions, and the enduring legacies of authoritarian rule in contemporary Latin American politics. His publications bridge historical analysis with contemporary political concerns, providing valuable context for understanding current challenges in the region.

Among his notable scholarly contributions are:

• "The 'psychological war' in Latin American dictatorships. The cases of Chile and Argentina" (2023)
• "Italy's contribution to the return to democracy in Chile" (2023)
• "Propaganda, cultural diplomacy and psychological warfare in Augusto Pinochet's Chile (1973-1976)" (2021)
• "The 'New' Military Chile. National Security Doctrine, Psychological Warfare, and Propaganda, 1973-1975" (2021)

Dr. Guida actively contributes to the academic community through teaching History of Inter-American Relations at the University of Naples "L'Orientale", serving on editorial committees for scholarly publications including "Oltrefrontiera. Series of international history and politics" and "Processi Storici e Politiche di Pace", and participating in the international research network "Political ATLAS Agency, Transfers, Links. Latin America - Southern Europe, 20th C." His work exemplifies the integration of historical scholarship with contemporary political analysis in the Latin American context.