Bourantonis Dimitrios

Dimitris Bourantonis is Professor of International & European Studies at the Department of International and European Economic Studies, Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB). He currently serves as Deputy Rector for Academic Affairs and Director of the MSc in European Studies. As holder of the Jean Monnet Chair on the EU as a Security and Diplomatic Actor (2015-2018) and academic coordinator for the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence (2017-2020), his work bridges academic and policy realms.

Education:

• Political Science Degree, University of Athens
• Law Degree, University of Athens
• Ph.D in International Relations, University of Reading

Research Focus: Bourantonis specializes in the analysis of international and European institutions, with emphasis on diplomatic processes, foreign policy dynamics, and Cold War history. His work explores multilateral negotiation mechanisms, EU external relations, UN reform, nuclear disarmament, and security governance, employing both historical and contemporary analytical frameworks.

Publication Trends: His extensive scholarly output (3 authored books, 5 edited volumes, and over 50 articles) demonstrates consistent focus on UN Security Council dynamics, EU performance in multilateral settings, and Cold War diplomatic history. Recent work examines EU coordination challenges at the UN, while historical analyses reveal Cold War negotiation strategies and institutional evolution.

Awards and Honors:

• Jean Monnet Chair on the EU as a Security and Diplomatic Actor (2015-2018)

Leadership: Served as President of the Hellenic University Association for European Studies (2015) and frequently organizes international academic workshops on EU-UN relations. No information about student advising or research grants is provided in source materials.