Former Minister of Defense of Portugal discusses challenges of European security in the inaugural lecture
Dr. Helena Carreiras addressed the topic: "Europa à Defesa: um testemunho dos bastidores em tempo de guerra" (“Europe on Defense: a behind-the-scenes testimony in wartime)
The School of International Relations at FGV (FGV RI) welcomed, on March 19, the former Minister of Defense of Portugal, Dr. Helena Carreiras, for the Inaugural Lecture of the semester. With the theme "Europa à Defesa: um testemunho dos bastidores em tempo de guerra (“Europe on Defense: a behind-the-scenes testimony in wartime”), the expert shared her reflections on the contemporary challenges of European security, addressing the impact of the war in Ukraine and the role of multilateral institutions in maintaining geopolitical stability.
During her tenure as head of the Ministry of Defense of Portugal, Dr. Carreiras played a strategic role in the collective response to Russian aggression and in the formulation of defense policies within the European Union and NATO. In her lecture, she highlighted the joint efforts of European countries to strengthen their military capabilities and protect democratic values in the face of the current global instability.
In addition to her political career, Helena Carreiras has a solid academic background. PhD in Political Science from the European University Institute in Florence, she is currently a professor at ISCTE – Lisbon University Institute. With several academic publications on gender, defense, and international security, she is a reference in studies on the impact of diversity on military and defense policy formulation.
The lecture provided students and researchers at FGV with an in-depth view of the challenges faced by Europe in the context of the war in Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of international cooperation and collective security strategies. The session was followed by an interactive debate, in which participants could discuss topics such as diplomacy, global governance, and the role of international organizations in containing conflicts.
The Inaugural Lecture marked the beginning of the academic semester at FGV and reinforced the institution's commitment to debating relevant issues on the global stage, promoting direct contact between students and internationally renowned experts
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