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Raffaele Mastrorocco

@raffaelemstr.bsky.social
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PhD researcher @ EUI | Postdoc in Diplomacy and Global Affairs at Leiden University (ISGA). IR, party politics and far right, foreign and security policy, European security cooperation. (he/him) www.raffaelemastrorocco.com

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Raffaele Mastrorocco @raffaelemstr.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
My two cents on the European far-right and security and defence policy: www.theparliamentmagazine.eu/news/article...
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Strategic rift: right-wing forces struggle to find a united front on defense
From NATO to EU defense loans, Europe’s right-wing parties are struggling to reconcile nationalist politics with an increasingly integrated securit...
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Journal of International Relations and Development @jird-jour.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
How does the emergence and election of new parties challenge mainstream security policies, and with what effects? @raffaelemstr.bsky.social examines political entrepreneurs in Bulgaria to illustrate how challengers mobilise public discontent on neglected security concerns. 📄 👉 rdcu.be/fzhMU
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Anastasia Prokhorova @anaprokhorov.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Now officially ✨coauthors✨ w @stephofmann.bsky.social & @raffaelemstr.bsky.social because our ad hoc coalitions paper is out in open access in @risjnl.bsky.social Read Raffa’s thread about the article ⬇️
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Raffaele Mastrorocco @raffaelemstr.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
New week, new (open access) publication! 🚨 @risjnl.bsky.social Why are ad hoc coalitions (AHCs) created, and how do they vary in their composition and afterlife? @eui-eu.bsky.social @eui-sps.bsky.social @eui-schuman.bsky.social www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
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Cambridge University Press Political Science & IR @cambup-polsci.cambridge.org · 07/07/2026
#OpenAccess from @risjnl.bsky.social - Ad hoc coalitions across time: Shaping international cooperation amid political rivalry - cup.org/4wuc6nI - Stephanie C. Hofmann, @raffaelemstr.bsky.social & @anaprokhorov.bsky.social #FirstView
Logo for "Review of International Studies" next to an image of the Earth, with the hashtag #OpenAccess on a dark blue background.
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Raffaele Mastrorocco @raffaelemstr.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Challenger parties don't just confront mainstream foreign policies-they redefine what counts as national security in the first place. New open-access article on political entrepreneurs and foreign and security policy⬇️ link.springer.com/article/10.1... @jird-jour.bsky.social @eui-sps.bsky.social
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Politics defying threats: how political entrepreneurs reconfigure national security agendas - Journal of International Relations and Development
The emergence and election of new parties challenging mainstream status quo in democratic countries is one of the most critical features affecting the definition of national security priorities today....
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ninahall.bsky.social @ninahall.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Great place to spend the day working, gorgeous @eui-eu.bsky.social garden. Thanks Firenze! @raffaelemstr.bsky.social
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ninahall.bsky.social @ninahall.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
Last week Trump withdrew from 66 international orgs (formal and informal) & treaties. Here's a great analysis. It's common practice for donors to review intl' institutions. BUT never seen such a mass withdrawal. @raffaelemstr.bsky.social @borzyskowski.bsky.social share.google/eeZrt1pndwVf...
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Retreating from Internationalism
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Kai Arzheimer @kai-arzheimer.com · 22/12/2025
Because I have been such a good boy (once again), 🎅 has an early present for me: here's a brand-new (open access) article discussing the use of #radicalright as a concept in current scholarship. And if that wasn't already great (it is), there's more 1/3
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Radical Right
'Radical Right' published in 'IPSA Companion to Political Science'
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Inken von Borzyskowski @borzyskowski.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Today is the deadline to apply for our workshop on #obstructionism in IOs. Looking forward to great discussions in Bologna!
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Raffaele Mastrorocco @raffaelemstr.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
One week left to submit your abstracts!
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Raffaele Mastrorocco @raffaelemstr.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Now assigned to the latest issue of International Politics! With the new US National Security Strategy, it's the 'perfect' timing to reflect on the implications of the far-right on European security - a topic I discuss in this article: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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What kind of vision(s)? The far-right and European security - International Politics
Far-right parties are now widespread in different countries across Europe, raising questions about states’ commitment to European security. These parties varied their positions on the Russian invasion...
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Abe Newman @abenewman.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
1/Quick thoughts of implications of US National Security Strategy for Europe -- weaponized interdependence meets nationalist international. The US will use its tools (economic, technology, and financial dominance) to press for far right agenda. www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/u...
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Raffaele Mastrorocco @raffaelemstr.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
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!
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Raffaele Mastrorocco @raffaelemstr.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
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 !!
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Raffaele Mastrorocco @raffaelemstr.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
If you’re in Leiden, that’s a no miss!
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Fabrizio Coticchia @fabrizio-coticchia.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Roundtable - Italy and the Transformation of European Security (in Italian. Tavola rotonda sul riarmo europeo) at #SISP25 www.radioradicale.it/scheda/76717...
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Conferenza SISP "Political science in the digital age" (prima giornata)
Evento organizzato dal 4 al 6 settembre
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Raffaele Mastrorocco @raffaelemstr.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
In Naples for #SISP25 all week - chairing & presenting on the far-right, multilateralism, and security policy 🌍 Let’s catch up over coffee if you’re around! ☕ #IR #FarRight #Security #IOs #
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Raffaele Mastrorocco @raffaelemstr.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
📢 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...
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Raffaele Mastrorocco @raffaelemstr.bsky.social · 03/08/2025
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 👀
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LSE European Politics @lseeuroppblog.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
💥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...
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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.
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ninahall.bsky.social @ninahall.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
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 🙏
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Tarik Abou-Chadi @tabouchadi.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
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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Raffaele Mastrorocco @raffaelemstr.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
Last day to apply!
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Giada Pasquettaz @giadapasquettaz.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
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
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Raffaele Mastrorocco @raffaelemstr.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
📣 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...
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Raffaele Mastrorocco @raffaelemstr.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
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.
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Anastasia Prokhorova @anaprokhorov.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
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 💭
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Raffaele Mastrorocco @raffaelemstr.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
📣 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...
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Stefanie Walter @stefwalter.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
Some results of our project – this time in readable form:
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Raffaele Mastrorocco @raffaelemstr.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
🚨 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!
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Raffaele Mastrorocco @raffaelemstr.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
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.
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ninahall.bsky.social @ninahall.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
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-...
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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.
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Frederik Carl Windfeld @fredwindfeld.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
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.
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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...
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Stephanie Hofmann @stephofmann.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
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Stephanie Hofmann @stephofmann.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
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
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Raffaele Mastrorocco @raffaelemstr.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
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/...
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Rethinking European Security
Questions about whether, where, how, and with whom to organize European security and defense policy have been on the agendas of national governments many ...
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Raffaele Mastrorocco @raffaelemstr.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
🚨 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!
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Fabrizio Coticchia @fabrizio-coticchia.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Nel silenzio mediatico, il parlamento ha approvato le missioni militari italiane. Generale consenso bipartisan su buona parte delle missioni (voto 2 immagine sotto).Qui dibattito e voto (schede diverse dal passato, unite per area) www.camera.it/leg19/410?id... Vediamo come hanno votato i partiti..1/
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Raffaele Mastrorocco @raffaelemstr.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
That was such an inspiring workshop! Happy to have organized it with Nina, who kindly brought me on board in this! We've had great discussions that I'm sure will continue. Thanks to all the participants, SAIS for supporting and hosting, and - again - to Nina!
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ninahall.bsky.social @ninahall.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Great to be hosting Karen E. Smith from Leiden University in my IR class, to speak on "Globalising IR". @johnshopkinssais.bsky.social
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ninahall.bsky.social @ninahall.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
What makes for progressive politics today? Ck out this new bk, edited by Alice Mattoni at Uni of Bologna @connect-unibo.bsky.social 🎉 I co-wrote w/ JHU SAIS students Charlie Lawrie and Sahar Priano, a chapter exploring #climate movement reaction to #BLM. www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/han...
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Raffaele Mastrorocco @raffaelemstr.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
So proud of Juliette for her new research published in AJS! Wonderful research on global diffusion of protests, give it a read!
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Raffaele Mastrorocco @raffaelemstr.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
The world's collapsing, and yes—I’m bringing up Bulgaria, again! On March 25, I'll present my paper on the role of political entrepreneurs in Bulgaria's security policy at the University of Bologna. Happy to be back in my MA programme #MIREES! Thanks to Nicolò Fasola for the kind invitation.
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Raffaele Mastrorocco @raffaelemstr.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Do you work on subjects related to the Far-Right and Global Environmental Cooperation? ❇️ It's time for EISA! Spread the word!
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European University Institute @eui-eu.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Wondering about the shift in global governance we are witnessing these days? We interviewed Prof. @stephofmann.bsky.social @eui-schuman.bsky.social @eui-sps.bsky.social on the challenges multilateralism faces, transatlantic security & digital policy. 📌 Read the full interview here: buff.ly/4dYJI7l
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Stephanie Hofmann on global governance, security, and digital policy
What are the challenges multilateralism faces How will Trumps reelection reshape international institutions Is offering candy the secret to high attendance at
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Anastasia Prokhorova @anaprokhorov.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Congratulations and thank YOU! We couldn’t have done it without the strong support and recognition from the community of friends, colleagues, students and mentees (former and present)
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Tarik Abou-Chadi @tabouchadi.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Who are experts on the differences in how European far-right parties position themselves toward Ukraine/Russia? I am getting lots of media requests on this at the moment and I am not really an expert. Would be great to recommend others. Feel free to mention yourself here.
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Jelle Koedam @jellekoedam.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
How should we study party polarization in Europe? Happy to share that our paper on *multidimensional* polarization is now out @bjpols.bsky.social! (more 👇)
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