Background
Pardo, Arvid was born on February 12, 1914 in Rome, Italy. Son of Guido and Dagmar (Julin) Pardo.
researcher international relations educator
Pardo, Arvid was born on February 12, 1914 in Rome, Italy. Son of Guido and Dagmar (Julin) Pardo.
Diploma in History, University Tours, France, 1938. Doctor of Laws, University Rome, 1939. Doctor of Science honorary, Iowa Wesleyan University, 1973.
Doctor of Science honorary, University Malta, 1987.
Active undergroud movement imprisoned in, Italy, Germany, 1940-1945. With trusteeship department United Nations, New York City, 1945-1961, social affairs officer, 1954-1957, area officer, 1957-1961. Deputy resident representative United Nations Development Program, Nigeria, 1961-1963, Ecuador, 1963-1964.
Permanent representative Malta to United Nations, New York City, 1964-1971. Ambassador of Malta United States, Washington, 1967-1971, to The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, 1968-1971. High commission of Malta Canada, 1969-1971.
Leader Maltese delegate United Nations Seabed Committee, New York City, 1971-1973. Coordinator ocean studies program Woodrow Wilson Center, Washington, 1972-1975. Professor political science University Southern California, Los Angeles, 1975-1981, professor international relations, since 1981.
Senior fellow Institute Marine and Coastal Studies, since 1975. Member planning Board International Ocean Institute, Malta. Board sponsors War-Peace Center, New York City.
Board advisors Common Heritage Foundation, Villanova University, Pennsylvania.
Married Margit Claeson, July 7, 1947. Children: Christina Pardo Menez, Lars, David.