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Pedro Silveira is an Invited Assistant at the Department of Political Studies (DEPo) and a researcher at the Instituto Português de Relações Internacionais (IPRI), both affiliated with the Faculty of Social and Human Sciences (FCSH) at Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Portugal. He earned his PhD in Political Science in 2019 with a focus on State Secretaries in the Portuguese government.
Education:
- Doctorate in Political Science, Faculty of Social and Human Sciences (FCSH), Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2019
His research centers on Portuguese political elites, ministerial instability, governmental governance, and partisan dynamics. He investigates how cabinet composition, leadership conflicts, and elite durability affect government performance and policy implementation. His work combines qualitative and comparative methods, often analyzing longitudinal political trends in Portugal.
His recent publications reflect a consistent focus on executive politics, elite behavior, and governmental stability. The articles span from 2015 to 2023, showing a sustained engagement with Portuguese governance, particularly the roles and impacts of ministers and State Secretaries. Themes include mandate fulfilment, political independence, and elite longevity.
Pedro has not received any publicly listed scientific awards or fellowships in the provided text.
He has collaborated on multiple research projects and publications, indicating active academic engagement and mentoring. While no formal advisees are listed, his co-authorship with emerging scholars suggests a role in academic guidance. There is no mention of grant funding in the provided information.
He is affiliated with the Portuguese Institute of International Relations (IPRI) and contributes to the research activities of the Observatório da Qualidade da Democracia (OQD), suggesting involvement in broader research teams focused on democratic quality and governance assessment.

