Leonard Colomba-Petteng
مدرس · Political Sociology of International Relations
University of Strasbourgمعرفی
Léonard Colomba-Petteng is a Lecturer in Political Science at Sciences Po Strasbourg, part of the University of Strasbourg, where he is a member of the SAGE research laboratory (Sociétés, acteurs, gouvernement en Europe). He co-leads Research Axis 1 on 'Field of power and representation,' focusing on political sociology of international relations and peacebuilding in conflict-affected regions.
- Position: Lecturer in Political Science
- Institution: Sciences Po Strasbourg, University of Strasbourg
- Research Lab: SAGE
- Email: leonard.colombapetteng@unistra.fr
His research centers on EU foreign and security policy in Africa, particularly in the Sahel, with a focus on Niger and Mali. He investigates how international interventions are perceived locally, the agency of non-European actors, and the political dimensions of language and representation in EU institutions. His work combines political sociology with field-based methodologies, including participant observation and elite interviews.
His recent publications reflect a strong thematic consistency in international security, peacebuilding, and research methodology. From 2019 to 2025, his articles and book chapters analyze the EU's Common Security and Defense Policy, French military strategy in the Sahel, and methodological challenges in sensitive research environments. He has co-edited a volume on fieldwork ethics and contributed to debates on resilience, coherence in foreign policy, and decolonial perspectives in international relations.
Léonard Colomba-Petteng is actively involved in academic service, serving on the editorial board of the journal Negotiations and as a member of the Observatory on Multilateralism and International Organizations. He teaches courses in International Politics, International Relations, Peacebuilding, and Interest Groups at both undergraduate and graduate levels. His teaching reflects his research expertise in global governance and conflict resolution.
- International Politics (Bachelor level)
- International Relations (Master)
- Peacebuilding and Transitional Diplomacy (Master)
- Interest Groups and Lobbying (Master)
He has not received any scientific awards mentioned in the text, nor is there information about advisees or part-time status. He appears to be a full-time, active academic with a growing national and international profile in political science and international relations.
