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Raffaele Mastrorocco

@raffaelemstr.bsky.social

PhD researcher @ EUI | IR, party politics, far-right and security, IOs. he/him https://www.raffaelemastrorocco.com/

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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 !!

08.10.2025 17:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If you’re in Leiden, that’s a no miss!

01.10.2025 20:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Conferenza SISP "Political science in the digital age" (prima giornata) Evento organizzato dal 4 al 6 settembre

Roundtable - Italy and the Transformation of European Security (in Italian. Tavola rotonda sul riarmo europeo) at #SISP25 www.radioradicale.it/scheda/76717...

05.09.2025 07:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

On Saturday (6 Sept, 11:15–13:00), I'll present my work on the far right and security organisations in Panel 7.6 β€œDomestic politics and foreign policy in the era of major shifts”, chaired by @profonderco.bsky.social (we'll hang out a lot together!) and discussed by @fabrizio-coticchia.bsky.social

03.09.2025 15:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Tomorrow (Thu 4 Sept, 11:00–12:45), I’ll be chairing with @albertomiraglia.bsky.social our panel 7.20 β€œFar-Right Emergence: Yet Another Challenge in the Midst of the Crisis of Multilateralism,” with exciting papers kindly discussed by @profonderco.bsky.social

03.09.2025 15:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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! β˜•

#IR #FarRight #Security #IOs #

03.09.2025 15:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“’ Excited for #ECPR2025 in Thessaloniki tomorrow!

Join our panel β€œInternational 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...

25.08.2025 09:59 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ‘€

03.08.2025 15:08 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

πŸ’₯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...

14.07.2025 13:14 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ™

02.07.2025 09:10 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

03.06.2025 12:09 β€” πŸ‘ 43    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
19 people of different ages smiling at the camera

19 people of different ages smiling at the camera

Charles bridge in Prague at dawn, lights reflecting in the water

Charles bridge in Prague at dawn, lights reflecting in the water

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!

27.05.2025 08:08 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Last day to apply!

25.05.2025 12:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wrapped up a fantastic week at the #ECPR Joint Sessionsβ€”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

25.05.2025 07:30 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£ 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...

16.05.2025 14:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Last, but definitely not least:
The @ecprsgir.bsky.social provided an amazing support to our workshop.
Their endorsement was pivotal to the success of the workshop - which we celebrate with a workshop dinner!

Thank you wholeheartedly for making this possible.

24.05.2025 10:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m also deeply grateful to all the workshop participants. Each of them greatly engaged with one another's work & created a supportive & professional atmosphere.
I hope to see all their work in upcoming publications!

A special thanks to Lisbeth for her support, trust & intellectual generosity.

24.05.2025 10:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The workshop was the first step to discuss a promising research agenda, and I'm looking forward to continuing the conversation.
Happy that this will take place at the next @ecpr.bsky.social General Conference in Thessaloniki in August - Lisbeth and I will follow up with a panel on these issues!

24.05.2025 10:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yet we need to explore the theoretical and methodological challenges of studying the international dimension of the far-right.
The "far-right" is not a Western phenomenon, but it is for sure a Western concept.
Academic debates need to consider ways to de-Westernize this research agenda.

24.05.2025 10:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Together, we unpacked thin/thick ideologies of the far-right, transnational coalitions and networks, mainstreaming/radicalization, institutional responses, and policy effects. We agreed that policy contexts, venues, and societal changes matter.

24.05.2025 10:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

24.05.2025 10:39 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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 πŸ’­

20.05.2025 18:19 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£ 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...

16.05.2025 14:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Some results of our project – this time in readable form:

04.05.2025 12:34 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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).

πŸ“… Submit by May 25: www.sisp.it/convegno-202...

DM me w/ questions & feel free to share!

21.04.2025 15:08 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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.

03.05.2025 09:38 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

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-...

28.04.2025 05:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

Just published in @cspjournal.bsky.social πŸ’‘πŸ’»βš–οΈ
My article looks at how legal, technical, and military expertise condition the debate over defining and regulating lethal autonomous weapons systems (LAWS)β€”and how such β€œepistemic struggles" can produce political effects in global governance.

30.04.2025 09:35 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

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22.04.2025 18:03 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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

22.04.2025 18:03 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

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