André Saramago

André Saramago is an Assistant Professor of International Relations at the University of Coimbra (Portugal), specializing in international relations theory, historical sociology, and East Asia studies. He collaborates with DiploFoundation on online learning and research since 2017. His work emphasizes multilateral diplomacy in global challenges, as seen in his analyses of Arctic policy frameworks and ASEAN's response to the pandemic.

• Education: MA in International Relations (University of Lisbon), PhD in International Politics (University of Aberystwyth, UK)

Research focuses on diplomatic practices in global governance, with recent engagement on Zoom's role in online education and ASEAN's multilateral strategies. His collaborations extend to the Geneva Internet Platform (GIP) for digital diplomacy initiatives.

Publications include discussions on Arctic diplomacy (2019) and ASEAN’s pandemic response (2020), highlighting his expertise in regional security and crisis management. No awards or grants explicitly mentioned, though his DiploFoundation partnership indicates active research dissemination.