André holds an MSc degree with Distinction in International Relations from the Graduate Program in International Relations at the State University of Paraíba (Brazil) and is currently pursuing a PhD in Defence Studies at King's College London.
He worked as Research Assistant at the South American Institute for Politics & Strategy (ISAPE), and currently holds an appointment as research analyst for the Military Strategy desk for the International Team for the Study of Security Verona (ITSS Verona), where he also works as media relations assistant. In addition, he is also Senior Manager & Coordinating editor for Strife Blog & Journal, an academic publication based at the War Studies Department (KCL), and editor of the Defence Research Network newsletter.
André has also worked on several occasions with the Ministry of Defense of Brazil, the Brazilian Army Southern Military Command and the National Defense University of Argentina.