Arnaldo M.A. Gonçalves is a book author in the fields of law, political science and international relations. More recently, he has also written about spirituality and esotericism.
He graduated in law from the Classical University of Lisbon and holds a master’s degree in Political Science and International Relations from the Portuguese Catholic University having as doctoral thesis the European Union-China relations.
At Macau Polytechnic University, he was a professor of political science and international relations.
Books
Sob o Delta Luminoso | Hermetismo e Tradição
(Under the Luminous Delta | Hermeticism and Tradition)
This book is called "Under the Luminous Delta" because that is the point of the Masonic lodge that you see when you walk through the entrance door. The Luminous Delta is the symbol par excellence of the Great Architect of the Universe.
Por Quem os Sinos Não Dobram | A Maçonaria e a Igreja Católica
(For whom the bells don't toll | Freemasonry and the Catholic Church)
Arnaldo Gonçalves addresses, in this timely book, a recurring theme since the 18th century: the relationship between Freemasonry and the Catholic Church.
Macau, depois do adeus
(Macau, after the goodbye)
This is a book about the last 15 years of Macau as a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China.
Religion, Culture and Sense of Belonging
In the diverse set of subjects that are treated by the discipline study of religions, Arnaldo selected seven that he was particular fond off.
Norberto Bobbio. A Tradição Europeia da Liberdade
(Norberto Bobbio. The European Tradition of Liberty)
Arnaldo Gonçalves aims in this book to draw the profile of the Italian author, philosopher and jurist that has had an enormous influence in the Italian intellectual panorama for more than four decades, being also a philosopher respected in the Anglo-Saxon world by his works on Kant, Hobbes, Marx and Kelsen.
Manual de Formação de Contratos Públicos
(Manual of Public Contracts)
Manual de Contratos’ is a legal synopsis of the regulations that regulate, in Macau, this type of contracts that look to provide the territory with constructions and infrastructures required by the development of the city.
O Mundo como Vontade e Imaginário
(The World as Will and Imagination)
O Mundo como Vontade e Imaginário’ is a collection of essays of Arnaldo Gonçalves, published through the years in several newspapers, a collection organized by the journalist Maria João Leal. The book was published in 2010, by Delta Edições, an editor from Macau.
O Poder e o Direito, Ensaios de Direito Constitucional e Ciência Política
(Power and Law. Essays of Constitutional Law and Political Science)
"O Poder e o Direito" aims to discuss the controversial but luminous relationship between politics and law. `The books was published by Delta Edições and gather ten articles and essays published by Arnaldo Gonçalves in his function as professor of law and political science in Macau at a local academic institution. The texts cover subjects so diverse such as constitutional law, political philosophy, comparative politics and the formation of political leaders.
A Europa à Procura do Futuro – Da Convenção de Filadélfia ao Tratado de Lisboa
(Europe looking for a Future: From the Philafelphia Convention to the Treaty of Lisbon)
A Europa à procura do Futuro’ was dictated by the interest of Arnaldo Gonçalves to compare the political process that led to the approval of the Constitution of the United States of America and the political discussion that took place around the Convention on the Future of Europe.
O Diálogo Europa-China-Ásia-Pacífico: Desafios e Turbulência no século XXI
(Dialogue Europe-China-Asia-Pacific. Challenges and Turbulences in the 21st Century)
The book is edited by Arnaldo Gonçalves in his quality of president of Luso-Asian Forum, a NGO located in Lisbon dedicated to strengthen the cultural relations between Portugal and China, through Macau. The book runs through the challenges that threaten the bilateral relationship of Europe, China and Asia in the light of the strategic and military rivalry of China and Japan for regional control.
Biography
Arnaldo Gonçalves was born in Lisbon (Campo Grande) on 27 November 1953. He graduated in law from the Classical University of Lisbon in 1976. He holds a master’s degree in Political Science and International Relations from the Portuguese Catholic University, having as doctoral thesis the European Union-China relations. Monitor at the Faculty of Law of Lisbon (1974-5), he was assistant to Prof. Adriano Moreira at the International University (1997-2000). Between 1990 and 1997, he was a political advisor to the Portuguese Government of Macau and an expert in the Portuguese-Chinese Joint Liaison Group. He was professor of political science and international relations at the Polytechnic University of Macau (2003-2019).
He is the author of books in the fields of law, political science and international relations, namely "The Europe-China-Asia-Pacific Dialogue: Challenges and Turbulence in the 21st Century" (2004), "Europe in Search of the Future - From the Philadelphia Convention to the Treaty of Lisbon" (2007), "Power and Law: Essays on Constitutional Law and Political Science", "The World as Will and Imaginary" (2008), "Norberto Bobbio. The European Tradition of Freedom" (2014), "Macau, after goodbye" (2018). He is also the author of books in the area of spiritualities and esotericism such as "Religion, Culture and Sense of Belonging" (2017), "For whom the bells don’t bend. Freemasonry and the Catholic Church" (2021) and "Under the Luminous Delta. Hermetism and Tradition" (2023). He is married to Rita Gonçalves, has two children and five grandchildren.
Articles & Interviews
Latest
- ‘Arnaldo Goncalves: Esta vocação securitária que vejo em Macau é algo que me preocupa’, Jornal Ponto Final, 3.10.2018 (portuguese)
- O Regime de Procurement na República Popular da China (portuguese)
- The EU and China Bilateral Relationship: Looking for a Fresh Restart
- Foreign Policy of People's Republic of China under Deng, Jiang and Hu: a conservative trend
- Merits and Demerits of ‘Insider’ and ‘Outsider’ Perspectives in the Study of Religions
- Orientalism: Edward Said’s vision of the clash of cultures
- China’s challenge of the American Pacific supremacy. Doomed to fail?
- Asian or Human Values: a never-ending dispute
- Aiming to become an effective international player: The European Union`s fragile external policy towards China
- Foreign policy of People's Republic of China under Deng, Jiang and Hu: A conservative trend
- The EU and China bilateral relationshionship: Looking for a fresh restart
- O debate de 1911-1912 sobre o modelo político de Macau (portuguese)
- Macau’s autonomy – looking for a fresh awakening?
- Bobbio: the role of intellectuals and the political discourse in modern democracies
In English
- ‘China’s ‘One Belt, One Road’ Initiative, Just economics?’, Pyrex Journal of Political Science and International Relations, Vol. 3 (2), pp. 13-29, June 2017
- ‘How important are Islamic Schools for Muslims in the United Kingdom’
- A contesting state: China’s support of regional cooperation as an affirmative response to the rifts of globalization
- A paradigm of autonomy: The Hong Kong and Macau SARs
- China’s swing from a planned Soviet-type economy to an ingenious socialist market economy: An account of 50 years
- Freemasons in China: The Portuguese link
- Is China a skilled challenger of the United States world hegemony?
- Portuguese foreign policy towards China during the 17th constitutional government. Thirty years of bilateral relations
- The creation of an Asian Economic Zone and the pursuit of sovereignty
- The Nuptials between justice and law in the philosophy of John Rawls: Its impact in contemporary political philosophy
In Portuguese
- ‘A intervenção da China em África’ – Jornal Ponto Final, 2018
- ‘Xi Jinping em Portugal: oportunidades’ – Jornal Ponto Final, 2018
- A política externa portuguesa para a China. 30 anos de relações bilaterais
- A Primeira República, Macau e os maçons
- A visão paradigmática da China como grande potência
- As classes de 1964 e 1977: uma viagem pelo interior da China
- As relações políticas, diplomáticas e económicas de Portugal com a República Popular da China, mediadas por Macau
- Desenvolvimentos recentes no direito constitucional chinês
- Grócio e a ética da Lei natural
- Macau 2015 - 2019: As LAG e a economia
- Macau 2015 - 2019: As LAG e as pessoas
- Portugal e China
- Terrosismo e islamismo no sudeste asiático
Interviews
- Novos acordos com a China podem garantir investimento em portos e ferrovia – TVI (portuguese)
- Acordos entre China e Itália preocupam Europa – entrevista ao canal RFI (portuguese)
- China ameaça Taiwan – entrevista ao canal RFI (portuguese)
- 3º Forum China-Africa em Pequim – entrevista ao canal RFI (portuguese)
- The Greater Bay Area is an old project with a new name - Interview in Macau Daily times
- ‘RAEM “tem desafios grandes em termos de governação” (portuguese)
- A propósito do lançamento do livro “Macau depois do adeus” - Entrevista ao programa Equador da Radio Macau, com Carlos Picassinos (portuguese)
- ‘Religião, cultura e sentimento de pertença’ – entrevista ao Jornal Ponto Final sobre o livro ‘Religion, Culture and Sense of Belonging' (portuguese)
- Interview in Hoje Macau (portuguese)
- Interview in Ponto Final (portuguese)
