Juan Domingo Torrejon Rodriguez

Juan Domingo Torrejon Rodriguez is a Permanent Professor in Public International Law and International Relations at the University of Cádiz since 2014. He is affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and Communication and the Institute for Sustainable Social Development (INDESS). His research focuses on the European Parliament's role in the Western Sahara conflict, Spanish-Moroccan relations, EU-Morocco relations, and international crisis management. He has contributed to studies on human rights, decolonization, and self-determination.

Education:

• PhD from the University of Cádiz (2013)
• Predoctoral Fellow (UCA UGR, 2001-2005)
• Fellow at Gibraltar/Campo de Gibraltar University Classroom (2011)

Research Trends:His 15 most recent articles (2016-2020) address the Western Sahara conflict, EU foreign policy, UN peacekeeping operations (MINURSO), human rights monitoring, self-determination, resource exploitation in disputed territories, and bilateral Spain-Morocco mechanisms. Key subfields include diplomatic negotiations, security policy, and post-colonial law.

Scientific Awards:

• VIII Andalusian Prize for Research on European Integration (2014) for 'The European Parliament and the conflict in Western Sahara'

Teaching & Coordination:He coordinated the 12th European Community Law Course and the 4th Course on Spain and the European Union. He taught in multiple master's programs including International Relations and Migration Policy, and Peace, Conflict, and Human Rights Education.

Research Groups:Member of the SEJ-572 Research Group 'Center for International and European Studies of the Strait Area' directed by Dr. Alejandro del Valle-Galvez. Participated in projects like 'Spain, Security and European External Borders in the Strait Area' (2015-2019).