Andrea Betti

Andrea Betti is a Tenured Professor of International Relations Theory at the Pontifical University Comillas' Department of International Relations, within the Faculty of Human and Social Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in International Studies from the University of Trento and degrees from the University of Bologna. His academic journey includes professorial roles at FLACSO Ecuador, Universidad Europea, and Spring Hill College. Betti specializes in International Relations Theory, Foreign Policy Analysis (focusing on the US, UK, Spain, and Italy), and innovative teaching methods like flipped classrooms and visual learning through media.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in International Studies, University of Trento (2010)
  • Master's in International Relations, University of Bologna (2005)
  • Bachelor's in Political Science, University of Bologna (2004)

Research Interests: Betti investigates interactions between national and international actors in foreign policy formulation, with a focus on humanitarian intervention norms (R2P), populism's impact, and teaching innovation. His work emphasizes qualitative methods like discourse analysis and focus groups.

Research Trends in Publications: Recent articles highlight Betti's dual focus on pedagogical innovation (flipped classrooms, visual learning) and foreign policy analysis (Spanish aid policy, Italian populism, Brexit impacts). His work bridges theoretical contributions with practical classroom methodologies.

• Awards:
  • Best Paper Award, Luigi Einaudi Foundation (2005)

Grants & Advising: Engaged in research projects on Spain/Italy foreign policy and teaching innovation. No explicit student advisees listed.

Labs/Teams: Member of the Clio research group, studying Spain's international relations through history, ideas, and political action.