Introduction
My name is Dr. Dorian Kantor, and I am a political scientist and legal scholar. Currently, I am Assistant Professor of International Relations at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá, Colombia. My academic journey spans continents and disciplines, reflecting a deep commitment to understanding global political dynamics. I hold a Ph.D. in political science and public law, a Master’s degree in political science and constitutional law, and an undergraduate degree in American politics and English. I studied at Freie Universität Berlin, George Mason University, Johns Hopkins University, Trinity College in Hartford, CT, and Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest, Hungary.
As an educator, I have designed and taught courses on U.S. politics, national security, and international law in English and Spanish. I am dedicated to mentoring the next generation of scholars and practitioners. My supervision of undergraduate and graduate theses in International Relations, Political Science, and Law reflects a focus on diverse topics including international security, U.S. foreign policy, and the evolving role of global institutions. My commitment to academic excellence extends to research seminars and collaborations with international institutions.
I am actively involved in policy research and have authored numerous articles and reports on U.S. foreign policy, executive power, and international security. Recent contributions include analyses of U.S. elections, presidential power in the United States, U.S.-Latin American relations, and security challenges in the age of artificial intelligence and robotics on the battlefield.
In addition to my academic role, I have also served as a consultant for the Colombian Armed Forces, providing strategic insights into security challenges and international law. I have also advised foreign ambassadors based in Bogotá and judges of Colombia’s highest courts on matters of policy and law.
My expertise is regularly sought by international media outlets, where I provide insights into current political developments and their policy implications. I am also committed to public engagement through lectures, panel discussions, and interviews, contributing to informed public debate on pressing global issues.
Throughout my professional career, I have successfully managed projects, set realistic priorities, and planned for the successful implementation of activities. First as editor-in-chief of the Spotlight Magazine and then as a National Security Fellow at the Friedrich Ebert Foundation, Washington, D.C., I navigated the publishing process, managed timelines and budgets, and developed specific policy proposals to improve the transatlantic relationship. As the Internship Program Coordinator at Education First, I successfully launched and administered a comprehensive internship program, liaising with numerous D.C.-based organizations to ensure enriching placements for students. Beside teaching, my role as professor of international relations at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá, Colombia, also involves organizing conferences and panel discussions, training and managing teaching and research assistants, supervising graduate and undergraduate theses, and directing independent research and consulting projects.
Fluent in English, Spanish, and Hungarian, and German, my multilingual proficiency enhances my ability to engage with diverse academic communities and global audiences.
For inquiries about research collaborations, media inquiries, speaking engagements, or professional opportunities, please reach out via email.