Raffaele Mastrorocco
@raffaelemstr.bsky.social
PhD researcher @ EUI | Research Assistant @ Johns Hopkins SAIS
IR, party politics and far right, security, IOs.
(he/him)
https://www.raffaelemastrorocco.com/
IR, party politics and far right, security, IOs.
(he/him)
https://www.raffaelemastrorocco.com/
Had such a great and productive time with these amazing people in Rapallo for the Exploratory Symposia @europeanisa.bsky.social !
Perhaps we’re smiling too much for discussing the Far-Right in International Politics, but how can you blame us considering our project’s progresses and that view!
Perhaps we’re smiling too much for discussing the Far-Right in International Politics, but how can you blame us considering our project’s progresses and that view!
October 31, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Had such a great and productive time with these amazing people in Rapallo for the Exploratory Symposia @europeanisa.bsky.social !
Perhaps we’re smiling too much for discussing the Far-Right in International Politics, but how can you blame us considering our project’s progresses and that view!
Perhaps we’re smiling too much for discussing the Far-Right in International Politics, but how can you blame us considering our project’s progresses and that view!
Excited for #EISARapallo25 in a few weeks!
With Prof. Lisbeth Zimmermann, @ninahall.bsky.social & others, we'll discuss the role & impact of the Far-Right in International Politics!
And we're in great company! Programme's out now!
eisa-net.org/wp-content/u...
Thanks @europeanisa.bsky.social !!
With Prof. Lisbeth Zimmermann, @ninahall.bsky.social & others, we'll discuss the role & impact of the Far-Right in International Politics!
And we're in great company! Programme's out now!
eisa-net.org/wp-content/u...
Thanks @europeanisa.bsky.social !!
October 8, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Excited for #EISARapallo25 in a few weeks!
With Prof. Lisbeth Zimmermann, @ninahall.bsky.social & others, we'll discuss the role & impact of the Far-Right in International Politics!
And we're in great company! Programme's out now!
eisa-net.org/wp-content/u...
Thanks @europeanisa.bsky.social !!
With Prof. Lisbeth Zimmermann, @ninahall.bsky.social & others, we'll discuss the role & impact of the Far-Right in International Politics!
And we're in great company! Programme's out now!
eisa-net.org/wp-content/u...
Thanks @europeanisa.bsky.social !!
If you’re in Leiden, that’s a no miss!
In two wks I'll be Leiden University, speaking at the Hague campus Thurs Oct 16 (17.00 - 18.30). Please join!
@unileiden.bsky.social
@johnshopkinssais.bsky.social
www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/events/20...
@unileiden.bsky.social
@johnshopkinssais.bsky.social
www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/events/20...
LUCIR Seminar: The Far Right and Global Environmental Politics
The electoral success of far-right parties appears to threaten many international environmental organizations. These parties question the legitimacy of international institutions and are more likely t...
www.universiteitleiden.nl
October 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
If you’re in Leiden, that’s a no miss!
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Roundtable - Italy and the Transformation of European Security (in Italian. Tavola rotonda sul riarmo europeo) at #SISP25 www.radioradicale.it/scheda/76717...
Conferenza SISP "Political science in the digital age" (prima giornata)
Evento organizzato dal 4 al 6 settembre
www.radioradicale.it
September 5, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Roundtable - Italy and the Transformation of European Security (in Italian. Tavola rotonda sul riarmo europeo) at #SISP25 www.radioradicale.it/scheda/76717...
📢 Excited for #ECPR2025 in Thessaloniki tomorrow!
Join our panel “International Politics and the Far-Right” (10:45–12:30h)!
I'll present my paper on far-right strategies in security IOs, alongside 3 other great papers & @stephofmann.bsky.social as a discussant.
More here: ecpr.eu/Events/Event...
Join our panel “International Politics and the Far-Right” (10:45–12:30h)!
I'll present my paper on far-right strategies in security IOs, alongside 3 other great papers & @stephofmann.bsky.social as a discussant.
More here: ecpr.eu/Events/Event...
August 25, 2025 at 9:59 AM
📢 Excited for #ECPR2025 in Thessaloniki tomorrow!
Join our panel “International Politics and the Far-Right” (10:45–12:30h)!
I'll present my paper on far-right strategies in security IOs, alongside 3 other great papers & @stephofmann.bsky.social as a discussant.
More here: ecpr.eu/Events/Event...
Join our panel “International Politics and the Far-Right” (10:45–12:30h)!
I'll present my paper on far-right strategies in security IOs, alongside 3 other great papers & @stephofmann.bsky.social as a discussant.
More here: ecpr.eu/Events/Event...
To anyone asking me how’s the job market search, now I can reply that my profile is definitely making its way around!
Well, at least somewhat… as you may notice from the @ecpr.bsky.social job bulletin newsletter 👀
Well, at least somewhat… as you may notice from the @ecpr.bsky.social job bulletin newsletter 👀
August 3, 2025 at 3:08 PM
To anyone asking me how’s the job market search, now I can reply that my profile is definitely making its way around!
Well, at least somewhat… as you may notice from the @ecpr.bsky.social job bulletin newsletter 👀
Well, at least somewhat… as you may notice from the @ecpr.bsky.social job bulletin newsletter 👀
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💥New: What Brothers of Italy shares – and does not share – with its neo-fascist and post-fascist predecessors
✍️ @mlorimer.bsky.social & Matteo Cavallaro blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/2...
✍️ @mlorimer.bsky.social & Matteo Cavallaro blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/2...
What Brothers of Italy shares with its post-fascist predecessors
Does Giorgia Meloni’s Brothers of Italy share similarities with its post-fascist predecessors? New research finds a mixed picture of continuity and change.
blogs.lse.ac.uk
July 14, 2025 at 1:14 PM
💥New: What Brothers of Italy shares – and does not share – with its neo-fascist and post-fascist predecessors
✍️ @mlorimer.bsky.social & Matteo Cavallaro blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/2...
✍️ @mlorimer.bsky.social & Matteo Cavallaro blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/2...
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Excited to be heading to Rapallo, Italy for @europeanisa.bsky.social Exploratory Symposia w/ @raffaelemstr.bsky.social & Prof. Lisbeth Zimmerman & others.
We will discuss role & impact of Far-Right Parties in International Relations. Thanks to EISA for opportunity 🙏
We will discuss role & impact of Far-Right Parties in International Relations. Thanks to EISA for opportunity 🙏
July 2, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Excited to be heading to Rapallo, Italy for @europeanisa.bsky.social Exploratory Symposia w/ @raffaelemstr.bsky.social & Prof. Lisbeth Zimmerman & others.
We will discuss role & impact of Far-Right Parties in International Relations. Thanks to EISA for opportunity 🙏
We will discuss role & impact of Far-Right Parties in International Relations. Thanks to EISA for opportunity 🙏
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Happy to have contributed a piece on the far right to the anniversary report of the Karlspreis. The impact of the far right does not only depend on seats or government participation. Their success erodes support for international collaboration because other parties accommodate and legitimize them.
June 3, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Happy to have contributed a piece on the far right to the anniversary report of the Karlspreis. The impact of the far right does not only depend on seats or government participation. Their success erodes support for international collaboration because other parties accommodate and legitimize them.
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It’s a wrap! ✨
A big thank you to Lisbeth Zimmermann and @raffaelemstr.bsky.social for organising this wonderful workshop on international politics of the far-right at #ecprjs25. Discussions, atmosphere, location - it’s been a 10/10!
A big thank you to Lisbeth Zimmermann and @raffaelemstr.bsky.social for organising this wonderful workshop on international politics of the far-right at #ecprjs25. Discussions, atmosphere, location - it’s been a 10/10!
May 27, 2025 at 8:08 AM
It’s a wrap! ✨
A big thank you to Lisbeth Zimmermann and @raffaelemstr.bsky.social for organising this wonderful workshop on international politics of the far-right at #ecprjs25. Discussions, atmosphere, location - it’s been a 10/10!
A big thank you to Lisbeth Zimmermann and @raffaelemstr.bsky.social for organising this wonderful workshop on international politics of the far-right at #ecprjs25. Discussions, atmosphere, location - it’s been a 10/10!
Last day to apply!
📣 CfP – #SISP25
Do you research the global dimensions of the far-right?
Join @albertomiraglia.bsky.social & me in Naples!
Panel 7.20 "Far-Right Emergence: Yet Another Challenge in the Midst of the Crisis of Multilateralism" @ SISP(4–6 Sept)!
DDL: 25 May
Submit here: www.sisp.it/convegno-202...
Do you research the global dimensions of the far-right?
Join @albertomiraglia.bsky.social & me in Naples!
Panel 7.20 "Far-Right Emergence: Yet Another Challenge in the Midst of the Crisis of Multilateralism" @ SISP(4–6 Sept)!
DDL: 25 May
Submit here: www.sisp.it/convegno-202...
May 25, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Last day to apply!
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Wrapped up a fantastic week at the #ECPR Joint Sessions—grateful for the inspiring discussions and brilliant colleagues. Big thanks to Lisbeth Zimmermann and @raffaelemstr.bsky.social for organizing a great workshop on the international politics of the far right!
@ecpr.bsky.social
@ecpr.bsky.social
May 25, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Wrapped up a fantastic week at the #ECPR Joint Sessions—grateful for the inspiring discussions and brilliant colleagues. Big thanks to Lisbeth Zimmermann and @raffaelemstr.bsky.social for organizing a great workshop on the international politics of the far right!
@ecpr.bsky.social
@ecpr.bsky.social
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📣 CfP – #SISP25
Do you research the global dimensions of the far-right?
Join @albertomiraglia.bsky.social & me in Naples!
Panel 7.20 "Far-Right Emergence: Yet Another Challenge in the Midst of the Crisis of Multilateralism" @ SISP(4–6 Sept)!
DDL: 25 May
Submit here: www.sisp.it/convegno-202...
Do you research the global dimensions of the far-right?
Join @albertomiraglia.bsky.social & me in Naples!
Panel 7.20 "Far-Right Emergence: Yet Another Challenge in the Midst of the Crisis of Multilateralism" @ SISP(4–6 Sept)!
DDL: 25 May
Submit here: www.sisp.it/convegno-202...
May 16, 2025 at 2:52 PM
📣 CfP – #SISP25
Do you research the global dimensions of the far-right?
Join @albertomiraglia.bsky.social & me in Naples!
Panel 7.20 "Far-Right Emergence: Yet Another Challenge in the Midst of the Crisis of Multilateralism" @ SISP(4–6 Sept)!
DDL: 25 May
Submit here: www.sisp.it/convegno-202...
Do you research the global dimensions of the far-right?
Join @albertomiraglia.bsky.social & me in Naples!
Panel 7.20 "Far-Right Emergence: Yet Another Challenge in the Midst of the Crisis of Multilateralism" @ SISP(4–6 Sept)!
DDL: 25 May
Submit here: www.sisp.it/convegno-202...
Great 4 days in Prague with amazing scholars attending "The International Politics of the Far-Right" ECPR JS workshop Lisbeth Zimmermann and I co-directed! @ecpr.bsky.social #ecprjs25
18 exciting papers explored the international dynamics of the far-right - and the challenges of studying these.
18 exciting papers explored the international dynamics of the far-right - and the challenges of studying these.
May 24, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Great 4 days in Prague with amazing scholars attending "The International Politics of the Far-Right" ECPR JS workshop Lisbeth Zimmermann and I co-directed! @ecpr.bsky.social #ecprjs25
18 exciting papers explored the international dynamics of the far-right - and the challenges of studying these.
18 exciting papers explored the international dynamics of the far-right - and the challenges of studying these.
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Grateful for the opportunity to present our draft w. @stephofmann.bsky.social & @raffaelemstr.bsky.social on ad hoc coalitions #AHCs in and across time. More food for thought on the politics of ADHOCISM and other alternative forms of global governance 💭
May 20, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Grateful for the opportunity to present our draft w. @stephofmann.bsky.social & @raffaelemstr.bsky.social on ad hoc coalitions #AHCs in and across time. More food for thought on the politics of ADHOCISM and other alternative forms of global governance 💭
📣 CfP – #SISP25
Do you research the global dimensions of the far-right?
Join @albertomiraglia.bsky.social & me in Naples!
Panel 7.20 "Far-Right Emergence: Yet Another Challenge in the Midst of the Crisis of Multilateralism" @ SISP(4–6 Sept)!
DDL: 25 May
Submit here: www.sisp.it/convegno-202...
Do you research the global dimensions of the far-right?
Join @albertomiraglia.bsky.social & me in Naples!
Panel 7.20 "Far-Right Emergence: Yet Another Challenge in the Midst of the Crisis of Multilateralism" @ SISP(4–6 Sept)!
DDL: 25 May
Submit here: www.sisp.it/convegno-202...
May 16, 2025 at 2:52 PM
📣 CfP – #SISP25
Do you research the global dimensions of the far-right?
Join @albertomiraglia.bsky.social & me in Naples!
Panel 7.20 "Far-Right Emergence: Yet Another Challenge in the Midst of the Crisis of Multilateralism" @ SISP(4–6 Sept)!
DDL: 25 May
Submit here: www.sisp.it/convegno-202...
Do you research the global dimensions of the far-right?
Join @albertomiraglia.bsky.social & me in Naples!
Panel 7.20 "Far-Right Emergence: Yet Another Challenge in the Midst of the Crisis of Multilateralism" @ SISP(4–6 Sept)!
DDL: 25 May
Submit here: www.sisp.it/convegno-202...
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Some results of our project – this time in readable form:
May 4, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Some results of our project – this time in readable form:
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🚨 CfP! Excited to co-organise a panel with Alberto Miraglia at #SISP2025 in Naples (4–6 Sept)!
Join our discussion and share your work on the Far-Right & Multilateralism (Panel 7.20, IR section).
📅 Submit by May 25: www.sisp.it/convegno-202...
DM me w/ questions & feel free to share!
Join our discussion and share your work on the Far-Right & Multilateralism (Panel 7.20, IR section).
📅 Submit by May 25: www.sisp.it/convegno-202...
DM me w/ questions & feel free to share!
April 21, 2025 at 3:08 PM
🚨 CfP! Excited to co-organise a panel with Alberto Miraglia at #SISP2025 in Naples (4–6 Sept)!
Join our discussion and share your work on the Far-Right & Multilateralism (Panel 7.20, IR section).
📅 Submit by May 25: www.sisp.it/convegno-202...
DM me w/ questions & feel free to share!
Join our discussion and share your work on the Far-Right & Multilateralism (Panel 7.20, IR section).
📅 Submit by May 25: www.sisp.it/convegno-202...
DM me w/ questions & feel free to share!
Lots of great work has been done on populism in world politics, but there's still lot to do to understand the international implications of the far-right.
Similarly to Tarik's point, these parties don't just want nationalist policies and less cooperation. They target global governance mechanisms.
Similarly to Tarik's point, these parties don't just want nationalist policies and less cooperation. They target global governance mechanisms.
Academics and the media need to make sure that those in power understand what the current threat is and how imminent it is. In Europe and the UK, too. People need to understand that this movement is not about legitimate policy concerns. They don't just want less immigration and single sex spaces 3/
May 3, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Lots of great work has been done on populism in world politics, but there's still lot to do to understand the international implications of the far-right.
Similarly to Tarik's point, these parties don't just want nationalist policies and less cooperation. They target global governance mechanisms.
Similarly to Tarik's point, these parties don't just want nationalist policies and less cooperation. They target global governance mechanisms.
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Under Italy’s far-right government, Italian Liberation Day takes on new importance
Here's my reflections on celebrations marking end fascism & WWII in Bologna.
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/28-...
Here's my reflections on celebrations marking end fascism & WWII in Bologna.
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/28-...
Under Italy’s far-right government, Liberation Day takes on new importance
On April 25, as we mark Anzac Day, Italians commemorate their country's liberation from fascism. This year, the mood was different.
thespinoff.co.nz
April 28, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Under Italy’s far-right government, Italian Liberation Day takes on new importance
Here's my reflections on celebrations marking end fascism & WWII in Bologna.
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/28-...
Here's my reflections on celebrations marking end fascism & WWII in Bologna.
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/28-...
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Just published in @cspjournal.bsky.social 💡💻⚖️
My article looks at how legal, technical, and military expertise condition the debate over defining and regulating lethal autonomous weapons systems (LAWS)—and how such “epistemic struggles" can produce political effects in global governance.
My article looks at how legal, technical, and military expertise condition the debate over defining and regulating lethal autonomous weapons systems (LAWS)—and how such “epistemic struggles" can produce political effects in global governance.
Struggles over epistemic capital: Complex governance objects and the making of lethal autonomous weapons systems
The regulation of lethal autonomous weapons systems (LAWS) has emerged as a salient and perplexing issue in global governance, especially in the UN GGE on LAWS. This article argues that contentions...
www.tandfonline.com
April 30, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Just published in @cspjournal.bsky.social 💡💻⚖️
My article looks at how legal, technical, and military expertise condition the debate over defining and regulating lethal autonomous weapons systems (LAWS)—and how such “epistemic struggles" can produce political effects in global governance.
My article looks at how legal, technical, and military expertise condition the debate over defining and regulating lethal autonomous weapons systems (LAWS)—and how such “epistemic struggles" can produce political effects in global governance.
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Happy to share my first publication based on some reflections from my PhD research.
In this forum contribution for International Politics, I hold that #far-right parties hold various visions and are spoilers, agnostics, or architects of #EuropeanSecurity.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
In this forum contribution for International Politics, I hold that #far-right parties hold various visions and are spoilers, agnostics, or architects of #EuropeanSecurity.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
link.springer.com
April 22, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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How to organize European security? In this International Politics forum, we discuss European actors' choices between orchestrating existing and new institutional layers (compartmentalized multilateralism) or escaping consensus-making with new&old layers @eui-sps.bsky.social @eui-schuman.bsky.social
April 22, 2025 at 6:03 PM
How to organize European security? In this International Politics forum, we discuss European actors' choices between orchestrating existing and new institutional layers (compartmentalized multilateralism) or escaping consensus-making with new&old layers @eui-sps.bsky.social @eui-schuman.bsky.social
Questions about the form and substance of the European security architecture are timely in light of the recent developments occurring in the name of and in Europe.
In this International Politics forum, you can find some reflections and answers on these issues:
link.springer.com/collections/...
In this International Politics forum, you can find some reflections and answers on these issues:
link.springer.com/collections/...
April 23, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Questions about the form and substance of the European security architecture are timely in light of the recent developments occurring in the name of and in Europe.
In this International Politics forum, you can find some reflections and answers on these issues:
link.springer.com/collections/...
In this International Politics forum, you can find some reflections and answers on these issues:
link.springer.com/collections/...