Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 19 years of experience in sectors such as security, public governance, and international relations, the expert is highly qualified with fluency in six languages and a prominent role as a policy adviser at the European Parliament. Career highlights include leading initiatives in international trade, environment, and defense, as well as contributing to strategic studies at CEMISS. With a strong background in geopolitical research and education, the expert has published extensively and delivered lectures globally, showcasing leadership and expertise in international cooperation and strategic policy development.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse sectors including education, security and peacebuilding, public sector governance, and research and innovation. Responsibilities have included policy advising at the European Parliament, strategic research at CEMISS, and academia as an assistant professor. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise spans geopolitical analysis and international relations, with a geographic scope covering Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America. This diverse experience supports a comprehensive understanding of policy development and strategic governance, with significant involvement in countries such as Italy, Belgium, Russia, South Korea, South Africa, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual communication, the expert is a native Italian speaker with excellent proficiency in English, French, and Spanish, certified by the European Parliament. English skills are further validated by an IELTS score of 8.0. Basic knowledge of Russian and Portuguese complements these capabilities, enabling effective communication in multilingual environments, including policy advisory roles and international lectures. The educational background includes a PhD in Geopolitics, Geoeconomics, and Geostrategy from the Italian Defence General Staff, an M.Phil. in International Security Advanced Studies from the University of Perugia, and an LL.M. in Comparative Legal Systems from the University of Trieste, graduating with honors. The foundational academic journey began with a B.A. in Law from the University of Trieste, focusing on Constitutional Law.