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CURRICULUM VITAE
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Minkkinen, Petri Krister Ilmari (17.10.1964)
Dr. (Political Science, International Relations)
Saniaistie 22 A 12
00730 Helsinki
Finland
Mobile: +358-(0)41-514 9022
Email: , (KAKTUS)
Contents:
- FORMAL EDUCATION
- LANGUAGES, LINGUISTIC STUDIES
- PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS FOR RESEARCH AND TRAVELS
- EXPERIENCE AS LECTURER (in Finnish unless indicated otherwise)
- PUBLICATIONS
- PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCES
- RELEVANT POSITIONS OF TRUST AND MEMBERSHIPS
- PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS, INTERVIEWS IN MEDIA AND ACTIVITY IN CIVIL
SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS (in Finnish unless indicated otherwise)
FORMAL EDUCATION
Degree- Doctor in Political Sciences (International Relations), Department of Political Science, University of Helsinki, 2004
Other formal education
2014- Basic Course on the Records Management, The National Archives Services of Finland, 6.2.-27.2.2014
2013- Online Course on the Electronic Records Management, The National Archives Services of Finland, 9.-13.12.2013
2004- Personnel Training “Writer in the Internet”, University of Helsinki
2000- Licentiate in Political Sciences (International Relations),
University of Helsinki (lower doctorate)
1994- M. Sc. in Political Sciences (International Relations),
University of Helsinki
1995-- Member of VAKAVA Graduate School Research Group,
University of Helsinki
1994-- Post-graduate student at the Department of Political Science, University of Helsinki
1994-- Various Post-Graduate and research seminars and international scientific conferences
1985- Reserve Officer School, course RUK 178, 1.3-4.6.1985
1984- Pohjois-Helsingin lukio, Helsinki, Finland, matriculation examination
LANGUAGES, LINGUISTIC STUDIES
Finnish (mother tongue)
English (excellent)
Spanish (excellent)
Swedish (good)
French (fair)
German (fair)
1987-1994Language studies (Swedish, English, German, French, Spanish), University of Helsinki, Finland
1991-92Language (Spanish) and cultural studies, University of Guanajuato, Mexico
1991Language studies (Spanish), Academia de Español Monja Blanca, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2016Researcher, The Research and Development Sector & The Information Services Sector, The National Archives Services of Finland (1.2.2016-31.12.2016)
2014-Independent Researcher, (1.7.2014-31.12.2016)
2013-2014Researcher, The Research and Development Sector, The National Archives Services of Finland (1.11.2013-30.6.2014)
2013Independent Researcher(1.1.2013-31.10.2013)
2012Researcher and Non-fiction Writer, the grant of the Finnish Association of Non-fiction Writers (1.11.2012-31.12.2012)
2011-2012Research Manager,the Pro Karelia Association (1.11.2011-31.10.2012)
2011Research Interviewer, Taloustutkimus Oy (17.3.2011-17.10.2011)
2008-2011Independent Researcher
2007-2008University Lecturer(Associate Professor)(World Politics), Department of Political Science, University of Helsinki (1.9.2007-31.7.2008)
2007Researcher-Lecturer organizing the entry examination of the sub-programme World Politics in 2007, Department of Political Science, University of Helsinki
2006-2007Lecturer, Renvall Institute, University of Helsinki
2005Researcher, Renvall Institute, University of Helsinki (1.6.-30.11.2005)
2003-2005Lecturer, Department of Political Science, University of Helsinki, Research Associate, Renvall Institute, University of Helsinki
2002-2003Senior Assistant, Department of Political Science, University of Helsinki (15.8.2002-30.6.2003)
2001Election Observer (Foreign Visitor) in Federal Elections of Mexico, May-July
1999-2002Researcher, Ibero-American Center, Renvall Institute, University of Helsinki (1.1.1999-31.7.2002)
1998Research Assistant, Ibero-American Center, Renvall Institute, University of Helsinki (1.7.-31.12.1998)
1997Visiting researcher at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Coordinación de Relaciones Internacionales (CRI), Ciudad de México (8.4.-31.5.1997)
1996-1997Project Researcher, the Finnish Institute of International Affairs (1.4.1996-31.3.1997)
1995Researcher (graduate school researcher) of the Department of Political Science, University of Helsinki (1.2.-31.12.1995)
1995 Visiting researcher at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Coordinación de Relaciones Internacionales (CRI), Ciudad de México and at the Centro de Investigaciones y Estudios Superiores en Antropología Social de Occidente (CIESAS Occidente), Guadalajara, Mexico (autumn)
1993-1994Salesman, Telemarkkinointi Oy (27.12.1993-28.4.1994; 5.9.-22.9.1994)
1993Charman, Kouluvirasto (Helsingin työvoimapalvelu)(28.8.-8.12.1993)
1992-1993Janitor, Myllypuron yläaste ja lukio, Helsingin kaupungin kouluvirasto, (22,5 h/week)(2.9.-11.12.1992; 4.1.-14.5.1993)
1992Mailman, Posti- ja telelaitos (15.12-21.12.1992)
1991Guide, XIX Festival Internacional Cervantino, Guanajuato, México (1 week, October)
1991Responsible for laboratory Helsinki School of Dramatics (1.6.-22.9.1991)
1990-1991Janitor, Alppilan yläaste ja lukio, Helsingin kaupungin kouluvirasto, (21,5 h/week)(17.11.1990-6.5.1991)
1990Assistant researcher (student trainee), Defence College, Office of Strategic Studies (16.5.13.7.1990)
1989-1990Salesman, Oy Alko Ab (8.12.1989-16.3.1990)
1989Painter, Rakennustoimisto Harppi ja Vasara Oy (29.5.-2.10.1989)
1988-1989Salesman, Ylioppilastiketti Oy (5.4.1988-24.2.1989)
1987-1994Student, Department of Political Science, University of Helsinki
1987Construction worker, Hartela Rakennus Oy (July)
1986-1987Guardian, Edvard Pajunen Oy (30.12.1986-31.1.1987)
1987Stock-room man, Oy Seege Ab (20.2.-25.5.1987)
1985-1985Salesman and deputy manager, Turun Vanu Oy (4.11.-1985-10.5.1986)
1985Construction worker, Puolimatka Oy, (lokakuu-marraskuu)
1984-1985Light infantryman, non-commissioned officer trainee, cadet, Finnish Army, II Battalion of Light Infantry, Santahamina (11 months)
1983-1984Mailman, Mailer Oy (19.8.1983-8.3.1984)
1983Bank clerk, Kansallis-Osake-Pankki (1.6.15.8.1983)
1980-1982Telephone man, Posti- ja lennätinlaitos, Helsingin telealuekonttori (2.6.-25.8.1980; 31.5-12.8.1981; 1.6.13.8.1982)
GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS FOR RESEARCH AND TRAVELS
2014- A visiting grant to become acquainted with the activities and the archival material of the National Archives of Sweden and for the facilitation of research cooperation (1.12-5.12.2015); hotel 4000 SEK, travel grant 125 € and 60 € for nourishment, Suomalais-ruotsalainen kulttuurirahasto (Finland-Sweden Cultural Fund).
2013- Travel grant for the participation in the XIII Seminario Internacional “Nuestro Patrimonio Común”: Los movimientos sociales en el mundo actual: Viejos retos y nuevos desafíos, organized by la Asociación de Historia Actual/the Contemporary History Association (AHA/CHA), Cádiz (Spain), 20-22.5.2013, 511,58 euros, the Finnish Peace Research Association.
2011- A grant for creative non-fiction writing on the topic ”Immigration and Finland – What Should be Done and Why?”, 4000 euros, the Finnish Association of Non-fiction Writers.
2009- Travel grant for the participation in the IX Seminario Internacional ”Nuestro Patrimonio Común: La Frontera de 1989 y la Crisis del Paradigma Revolucionario, organized by la Asociación de Historia Actual (AHA), Cádiz (Spain), 9-11.11.2009, 394 euros, the Finnish Peace Research Association.
2006- Travel grant for the participation in the VI Seminario Internacional ”Nuestro Patrimonio Común: Integración, Cooperación y Democracia”, organized by la Asociación de Historia Actual (AHA), Cádiz (Spain), 13-17.11. 2006, 360 euros, the Finnish Peace Research Association.
2005- Travel grant for the participation in the V Seminario Internacional ”Nuestro Patrimonio Común”, organized by la Asociación de Historia Actual (AHA), Cádiz (Spain), 10-13.5. 2005, 365 euros, the Finnish Peace Research Association.
2004- Travel grant for the participation in the New York City Social Forum (U.S.A.) and the European Social Forum (London), 450 euros, the Finnish Peace Research Association.
2004- Grant for publishing my doctoral thesis, 1000 euros, the Finnish Peace Research Association.
1999-2002- Research Fellowship of the University of Helsinki Funds for the research project “Integration and Democratic Politics in the Americas: In Search of Emerging Political Communities” (research group: Markku Henriksson, Petri Minkkinen, Jussi Pakkasvirta and Teivo Teivainen).
1999- Travel grant for the research trip and congress participation (Santiago de Chile and participation to the XXII Congress of Latin American Sociological Association (ALAS), University of Concepción, Chile, 12-16.10.1999, FIM 10000, Chancellor of the University of Helsinki.
1995- Travel grant for the research trip and congress participation in Mexico (Mexico City, Guaralajara and the XX Congress of Latin American Sociological Association (ALAS), 1-6.10.1995 in Mexico City, FIM 4600, Chancellor of the University of Helsinki.
EXPERIENCE AS LECTURER (in Finnish unless indicated otherwise)
2011- Lecture “Comparing 19th and 20th Century Histories of Finland, Mexico and Spain”, a teaching skill test lecture for the purpose of the post of university researcher, Faculty of Humanities, Department of History and Ethnology, University of Jyväskylä, 14.4.2011.
2010- Lecture “Mexico’s Long Revolutions”, a teaching skill test lecture for the purpose of the docent of the study of the Americas, Faculty of Arts, Department of World Cultures, University of Helsinki, 22.11.2010.
- Lecture “Mexico’s Long Revolutions”, organized in the context of Mexico week, in the lecture series “Studia Latinoamericana”, University of Helsinki, Department of World Cultures, 14.9.2010.
2009- Book publication event: Mexico’s 19th Century – Politics, Economy and Foreign Relations of a Revolutionary Country (author Petri Minkkinen, publisher the Science and Art Association KAKTUS ry), and a lecture “Perspectives of Development of Mexico, the Americas and the world in the light of the History of Mexico” based on that book, in the lecture series “Studia Latinoamericana” of the Renvall Institute, Ibero-American Center, University of Helsinki, 24.3.2009.
2008- Lecture “Globalization, New Imperialism and Latin America”, University of Third Age, Open University/University of Helsinki, Tuusula Adult Education Centre, 3.12.2008
- Bachelor’s Thesis Seminar – General Part and Topic Specific Part, for the Major Subject students of Political Science (Y320, P330, H330, M330) (in English and Finnish), University of Helsinki, Department of Political Science, 15.1.-29.4.2008
- Lecture “Globalization, New Imperialism and Latin America”, University of Third Age, Open University/University of Helsinki, Vantaa Adult Education Centre, 12.3.2008
- Qualitative Methods – Critical Research course (Y310) for Major Subject students, University of Helsinki, Department of Political Science, 16.1.-29.2.2008
- Lecture “United States, New Imperialism and the Future of North America”, University of Third Age, Open University/University of Helsinki, Tuusula Adult Education Centre, 6.2.2008
2007- Thesis seminar for the graduate and postgraduate students and post-doctoral researchers preparing their Mexico related theses and investigations (in Finnish and Spanish), University of Helsinki, Department of Political Science, from 30.11.2007
- Examiner of the faculty examinations of the subprogramme of World Politics, Bachelor’s degree study units M210 (Theoretical Orientations in World Politics, M220 (Theory of Foreign Policy and Diplomacy), M225 (The Foreign Policies Key International Actors), M240 (Core Questions in Political Economy) and M245 (Global Governance and its reform) and Master’s degree study unit M410 (Theory and Methodology of Research on World Politics (in Finnish,, Swedish and English), University of Helsinki, Department of Political Science, from 15.9.2008
- Lecture and seminar course “Mexico’s 20th Century History in the Global Context, 7.9.-30.10.2007, Department of Political Science / Renvall-institute of, University of Helsinki
- Lecture “New Imperialism and the First Real World War”, teaching skill test lecture for the purpose of the office of University Lecturer of Political Science, Open University, University of Helsinki, 16.4.2007
- Lecture “Globalization, New Imperialism and Latin America”, University of Third Age, Open University/University of Helsinki, in Hamina City Library, 28.3.2007
- Lecture “Globalization, New Imperialism and Latin America”, University of Third Age, Open University/University of Helsinki, in Espoo Adult Education Centre, Tapiola, 26.3.2007
- Lecture “New Imperialism and the First Real World War”, teaching skill test lecture for the purpose of the office of Senior Assistant at the Department of Political Science, University of Turku, 13.2.2007
- Lecture “Globalization, New Imperialism and Latin America”, University of Third Age, Open University/University of Helsinki, in the Finnish Adult Education Centre of the City of Helsinki, Pohjois-Haaga, 22.1.2007
2006- Lecture “Globalization, New Imperialism and Latin America”, University of Third Age, Open University/University of Helsinki, in the Finnish Adult Education Centre of the City of Helsinki, STOA, Itäkeskus, 27.9.2006
- Lecture series “Global Economy and Latin America”, Renvall Institute, University of Helsinki, 18.1-1.3.2006
2005- Lecture series “Approaches to Global Political Economy”, Department of Political Science, University of Helsinki, 1.11.-30.11.2005 (in English)
- Lecture “World Political Strategies of the Unites States”, Karjaa Finnish Adult Education Centre, 15.3.2005
2004- Lecture “Globalization – blessing or curse to our common world”, University of Third Age, Open University/University of Jyväskylä, 24.11.2004.
- Lecture “Global democracy and democratic regionalism”, during the Development Co-Operation Week of the Student Union of the University of Tampere, University of Tampere, 15.11.2004
- Lecture series “Nationalism, Integration and Globalization” in Latin America (with Jussi Pakkasvirta and Kent Wilska). Open University, University of Helsinki, 2.11-7.11.2004
- Seminar on International Relations and Organizations (KVTOK), Department of Political Science, University of Helsinki, 19.3-26.11.2004
- Seminar on Political Science. Department of Political Science, University of Helsinki, 22.1.-7.5.2004
2003- Seminar on International Organizations (KVTOK), Department of Political Science, University of Helsinki, 15.5.-28.11.2004
- Lecture “Local Economy and Refugees in the Global Economy”, in the Finnish Adult Education Centre of the City of Helsinki, STOA, Itäkeskus 20.11.2003
- Lecture series “Globalization of Rights and Democracy”(with Heikki Patomäki and Satu Sundström) (in English). Department of Political Science, University of Helsinki, 16.9.-16.10.2003
- Seminar on Political Science. Department of Political Science, University of Helsinki, 28.1.-7.5.2003
- Lecture “Economic Globalization and Integration in Latin America” in the lecture series on “Political Geography of Latin America”. Renvall Institute, Ibero-American Center, University of Helsinki, 4.4.2003
- Lecture “Global Democracy, World-Empire or Global Anarchy” in the lecture series “Contemporary Research” of the Department of Political Science, University of Helsinki, 27.3.2003
- Lecture “EU-Latin America Relations: Past and Present” in the lecture series “European Foreign and Security Policy” (in English) of the Department of Political Science, University of Helsinki, 18.3.2003
- Co-ordination of the guest lecture series “Current Issues of International Relations” of the Department of Political Science, University of Helsinki, 15.1.-9.4.2003
2002- Co-ordination of the guest lecture series “Approaches to the Study of International Relations” (in English) of the Department of Political Science, University of Helsinki, 16.9.-9.12.2002
- Lecture series“Globalization of Rights and Democracy” (in English). Department of Political Science, University of Helsinki, 17.9.-17.10.2002
- Lecture “Globalization and Latin America” in the lecture series “Good and Bad World” of the University of Third Age, Open University/University of Helsinki, in Järvenpää Workers' Institute, 13.11.2002
- Lecture “Rise of Extreme Right and the Future of European Union” in the lecture series “Changing World” of the University of Third Age, Open University/University of Helsinki, in Porvoo Citizens’ Institute, 7.11.2002
- Lecture “Globalization and Nationalism” in the lecture series “Nationalism” of the Helsinki Summer School, Renvall Institute, University of Helsinki, 13.8.2002
- Seminar on Political Science, Department of Political Science, University of Helsinki, 23.1-4.5.2002
- Lecture“Globalization and Latin America”. Department of Geography, University of Turku, Study Unit of Development Studies, 5.3.2002
- Lecture “Democratisation of Mexico. Fact or Fiction?” Department of Geography, Study Unit of Development Studies, University of Turku, 5.3.2002
- Lecture “Globalization and Latin America”, University of Third Age, Open University/University of Helsinki, in Citizens’ Institute of South Karelia, Lappeenranta, 24.1.2002
2001Lecture series “Globalization of Rights and Democracy”(with Teivo Teivainen) (in English). Department of Political Science, University of Helsinki, 21.9.-7.12.2001
- Lecture “Globalization, Democracy and Latin America” during the Development Co-operation Week, University of Turku, 25.10.2001
- Lecture “Globalization and Latin America”, University of Third Age, Open University/University of Helsinki, in Citizens’ Institute of South Karelia, Lappeenranta, 13.9.2001
- Lectures and seminar on Integration in Latin America.Renvall Institute, Ibero-American Center, University of Helsinki, 4.4.-18.5.2001
- Lecture “World Economy and Globalization”, published in c-cassette series “World Today” of Palmenia Publishing, University of Helsinki
- Lecture“Globalization, EU and EMU” (in English). Department of Political Science, University of Lapland, 24.3-9.3.2001
- Lecture“European Union, Pioneer of Post-National Future” (in English), Department of Political Science, University of Lapland, 24.3-9.3.2001
- Lecture “Globalization, Emu and European Union”, University of Third Age, Open University/University of Helsinki,in Heinola Citizens’ Institute, 30.1.2001
- Lecture “Globalization and Latin America”. University of Third Age, Open University/University of Helsinki, in Lahti Workers' Institute, 23.1.2001
2000- Lecture series“Globalization of Rights and Democracy”(with Teivo Teivainen) (in English). Department of Political Science, University of Helsinki, 21.9.-7-12.2000
- Lecture series “Mexico in the 1990’s”, Ibero-American Center, Renvall Institute, University of Helsinki, 3.4.-12.4.2000
- Lecture “Mexico, Nafta and Transformative Politics”, in lecture series “Studia Latinoamericana”, Ibero-American Center, Renvall Institute, University of Helsinki, 28.3.2000
- Lecture “Globalization and Latin America”.Department of Political Science, University of Lapland, 24.3.2000
- Lecture “Globalization, EU and EMU” (in English). Department of Political Science, University of Lapland, 24.3.2000
- Lecture “European Union, Pioneer of Post-National Future” (in English). Department of Political Science, University of Lapland, 24.3.2000
1999- Lecture series “Globalization and Regional Integration in the Americas”, Ibero-American Center, Renvall Institute, University of Helsinki, 12.4-5.5. 1999.
1998- Lecture “Globalization – On Who’s Terms?”, in the seminar “Economy and Welfare” of Työväen Sivistysliitto, Labour Academy, 21.11.1998
- Examiner on Environment and Population Studies at theIbero-American Center, University of Helsinki.
- Lecture “Latin America in the World-Economy”.University of Third Age, Open University/University of Helsinki, in Lahti Center of Research and Education, Imatra Regional Unit, 27.1.1998.
1997- Lecture “Possibility of Politics in Internationalizing Market Economy”, in the lecture series “Finland in the Changing Environment of Economic Policy”, Labour Academy, 13.12.1997.
- Lectures on “Globalization, Equality and Democracy”. In the Study Unit on Internationalism for conscious objectors of the Vaasa Adult Education Center, summer and autumn of 1997.
1996- Seminar on International Relations. Department of Political Science, University of Helsinki, 16.9.-25.11.1996.
- Lecture“International Political Economy: Approaches and Cases” (in English).Department of Political Science, University of Helsinki, 19.4.1996
- Lecture “Latin America in the World-Economy”. Laajasalo Christian College, spring term
- Lecture “Democratisation in Latin America”. Laajasalo Christian College, spring term
- Lecture “Mexico’s Indigenous Peoples”. Laajasalo Christian College, spring term
- Lectures on “Latin America in the World-Economy, Espoo Workers’Institute, spring term
- Lectureson “Democratization in Latin America”, Espoo Workers’Institute,spring term.
1995- Lecture series and seminar on “Regional Integration in the Americas”, Ibero-American Center, University of Helsinki, spring term.
PUBLICATIONS:
Books:
2012- Karelia in the Finnish-Russian Relations. Helsinki/Tallinn: Karjalan Kuvalehti/KAKTUS/Pro Karelia (distribution Otava) (in Finnish)
- Carelia en las relaciones entre Finlandia y Rusia. Helsinki/Tallin: Karjalan Kuvalehti/KAKTUS/Pro Karelia (distribución Otava) (in Spanish).
2010- El fascismo integral globalizante. Helsinki: KAKTUS. (in Spanish)
2009- State of Finland – Inequality, Un-democracy and Imaginary Efficiency without Progress.Helsinki: KAKTUS (in Finnish)
- Mexico’s 19th Century – Politics, Economy and Foreign Relations of a Revolutionary Country. Helsinki: KAKTUS(in Finnish)
2004- KAKTUS, Bush and the Future of North America. Critical Research of Open Historical Contexts and Transformative Politics. Helsinki: Like/SRTY(doctoral dissertation, in Finnish)
2000- Transformative Politics in Open Historical Contexts. Mexico in the North American Political Economy (licentiate thesis, in Finnish, unpublished).
1997- The Politics of Economic and Monetary Union. Finland and EMU in the Global Political Economy. Petri Minkkinen and Heikki Patomäki. Helsinki: Like. (in Finnish)
- The Politics of Economic and Monetary Union (Petri Minkkinen & Heikki Patomäki, eds.) Dordrecht: Kluwer Academic Publishers. Second, extended edition.
- The Politics of Economic and Monetary Union (Petri Minkkinen & Heikki Patomäki, eds.) Helsinki: UPI.
1994- Mexico and the North American Free Trade Agreement. Semiperipheral State in the Changing World-System. (Master’s thesis, in Finnish, unpublished)
Other scientific publications:
2015- La Gran Guerra europea y la independencia de Finlandia, in Sorsok, frontok, eszmék. Tanulmányok az első világháború 100. évfordulójára. Főszerkesztő: Majoros István, szerkesztők: Antal Gábor, Hevő Péter, M. Madarász Anikó. Budapest: ELTE BTK. Also in electronic form:
2011- Mexico’s Long Revolutions, Historia Actual Online, Núm. 25 (Primavera, 2011): 165-182, index.php/haol/ article/view/571/488.
2009- Wars, Revolutions and the First Real World Revolution, Historia Actual Online, Núm. 19 (Primavera, 2009): 7-27, Publicaciones/index.php/haol/article/view/295/283.
2008- Multicultural Marriages – Escaping or Approaching Reality on the Way towards the Kingdom of Freedom? 50th Anniversary publication of Docent Jussi Pakkasvirta, and Petri Minkkinen or and Petri Minkkinen. (in Finnish)
2007- The First Real World War and the Emerging Nuclear Holocaust, Historia Actual Online, Núm. 13 (Primavera, 2007): 19-41, Publicaciones/index.php/haol/article/view/197/185.
2006- The Politics of Exclusion and Repression and Beyond – U.S. North American Policies in the Global Context, Revista de Historia Actual, 4(4): 57-86.
2005- Toward a Political Community in North America, Revista de Historia Actual, 3(2005): 11-26.
- The Decision-Making System of the United Nations Rapid Deployment Forces, Kosmopolis, 35(2): 22-41. (in Finnish)