David Aliano

David Aliano, PhD, is a Professor of Italian and History at Mount Saint Vincent University. He holds a PhD, MPhil, and BA from City University of New York, Fordham University, respectively. His research focuses on Modern Italy, Latin America, and transnational Italian studies, with expertise in fascism, national identities, and travel/tourism. He has published extensively on topics like Italian fascism, Latin American colonial history, and diaspora politics.

Education: PhD (City University of New York), MPhil (City University of New York), BA (Fordham University).

Research highlights include works on Mussolini’s influence in Argentina, transnational Italian migration debates, and the socio-political impacts of travel narratives. His articles and reviews engage with themes of citizenship, corporate colonialism, and antifascist movements. He actively participates in professional organizations like the American Association of Italian Studies and the Modern Language Association.

Key presentations include discussions on postwar Italian tourism, transnational far-right politics, and immigrant narratives. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary socio-cultural issues.