Diego von Vacano, Ph.D.
Author. Political Theorist. Political Consultant and Commentator. Lithium/Bolivia.
& Global Football Analyst.
My Story
Born in Bolivia. Currently Professor of Political Science at Texas A&M University.
Working on the green economy, populism, and caudillo politics in the Americas, North And South.
I have a passion for trying to understand the vicissitudes of politics ever since I left Bolivia as a political refugee in my youth. This led me to Princeton University for my doctoral studies, by way of Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, Wesleyan University and Deep Springs College, where i first encountered the Great Authors of the Western Political Canon. My admiration for them continues, while I seek to expand Political Theory into non-Western areas. Comparative Political Theory is, in my view, the wave of the future if we are to truly understand politics.
New York Times Op-Ed
Sept 9 2020
https://www.nytimes.com/es/2020/09/09/opinion/contributors/bolivia-socialism-arce-elections-morales.html
Power over Energy: The Global Struggle for Lithium and the New Green Economy (Oxford University Press, Spring 2025)
I am happy to announce that I am currently working on a book on the new global geopolitical struggle for the green economy. Using the case of Bolivia (where I have been advising the Government since 2020), I examine local and international power competition over energy resources. I use Comparative Political Theory, Neo-Marxism and Post-Machiavellian thought to examine populism, caudillos and democracy in the attempt to secure sovereignty.
It has gradually become clear to me what every great philosophy up till now has consisted of – namely, the confession of its originator, and a species of involuntary and unconscious autobiography; and moreover that the moral (or immoral) purpose in every philosophy has constituted the true vital germ out of which the entire plant has always grown
Friedrich Nietzsche
Recent Books
Are you looking for the next great book to read? Have a look at a few titles recently released below. Since I first began my career as a professional writer, I’ve been fortunate enough to have worked on and published several books which I’m always happy to share with readers. Contact me for more information and to purchase your copies today.
RECONSIDERING RACE
(Oxford University Press, 2018)
Check out my latest published book. After spending countless hours working up to its release, I’m proud to announce that it’s finally ready. Creative, innovative, and filled with excitement, RECONSIDERING RACE is the next book for you. If you liked my previous titles I guarantee you’ll love this one as well. It is on the overlap of genomics and social science of race.
THE COLOR OF CITIZENSHIP
(Oxford University Press, 2012)
I am extremely proud and honored to share my latest page turner with you. My close friends, family, and of course my publisher know how much work was put into getting this book ready for release and publication. I’m so excited to finally share THE COLOR OF CITIZENSHIP with a wider audience and hope you enjoy it. The book examines the role of race in (un)making citizenship.
THE ART OF POWER
(Lexington Books/Rowman, 2006)
I’ve been working on this latest release for quite some time now, and can’t wait for you to read it. This book first started out as a dissertation, but soon turned into a fascinating undertaking which I couldn’t stop thinking about or writing. Get in touch to order your copy of THE ART OF POWER today and let me know what you think. it is about the aesthetics of politics.
EVO MORALES EXPERIMENT
With ARTURO VON VACANO
I’ve been working on this latest release for quite some time now, and can’t wait for you to read it. This book first started out as a side project, but soon turned into a fascinating undertaking which I couldn’t stop thinking about or writing. Get in touch to order your copy today and let me know what you think. It is about EVO MORALES in Bolivia.
In honor of my father Arturo
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch about these or any of my other book titles.
BOOKS ON AMAZON
I’ve been a Texas-based Author since 2005. With a longstanding interest in a wide variety of topics, I’ve built an extensive portfolio and have become a leading voice in the writing world. I regularly contribute stories to a number of different publications and websites, and enjoy spending time developing my ideas into books, essays, photography, and other literary channels.
Globalization and World Football
January 20, 2020
I also work on international football (soccer) owing to my interest in globalization and journalism since 1990.
I write, report, and do photographic work for international tournaments.
I also organize the Yale and Princeton Soccer Conferences.
https://www.soccerconference.org/
https://www.princetonsoccerconference.com/
