ACADEMIC POSITION
Professor of Political Science, University of Bologna (since 2005), Department of Political and Social Sciences, teaching Evolution of the international system and International Politics.
Previously, Visiting Professor at the School of International Studies, University of Trento (2014-2017), Associate Professor at the University of Parma (2002-2005), Adjunct Professor at the Bologna Center of the Paul Nitze School of Advanced and International Studies of Johns Hopkins University (2005-2006), Bocconi University (2002-2003) and the University of Bologna (1997-2002). He has also been Fellow at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Bruxelles, 1997-1999), the Schumann Centre of the European University Institute (Florence, 1997-1998), the Institute for Security Studies of the Western European Union (Paris 1996), the Center for Strategic and International Studies (Washington, 1992).
Chair of the Department of Political and Social Sciences and member of the Academic Senate (2018-2024). Chairman of the University’s Disciplinary Committee (2019-2024), Departmental Delegate for Teaching (2012-2018), Director of the MA program in Diplomatic and International Studies, University of Bologna at Forlì (2006-2012).
RESEARCH ACTIVITY
Author of four monographs and of more than 80 articles and book chapters in English or Italian. Editor of two volumes. Co-author of a widely adopted textbook on International Relations.
ACADEMIC ACTIVITY
Member of the academic board for political science for the publisher «Il Mulino» (2001-2009 and 2013-). Previously, member of the executive committee of the Italian Society of Political Science (2014-2019); Director of the Research Center on International Politics and Conflict Resolution (Cerpic) of the Bruno Kessler Foundation, Trento (2012-2016); Coordinator of the evaluation Panel of the National Research Council on social sciences (2010). Member of the editorial board of the «Rivista Italiana di Scienza Politica» (2003-2006) and «Il Mulino» (2000-2006). Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of the Italian Standing Group on International Relations (2004-2008).
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Vice President of the AREL think-tank (since 2007).
Previously: Member of the Italian UNESCO National Committee (2003-2018) and of the Executive Committee of the Istituto Affari Internazionali (2013-2016). Member of the Board of Alma Graduate School (2004-2014). Chairman of the Scientific Committee of Nomisma (2007-2010), Member of the Scientific Committee of the Ansaldo Foundation (2012-2015). Op-editor for Corriere della Sera (2005-2009), Il Riformista (2003-2004), Il Resto del Carlino (2002-2003).
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in International Relations, London School of Economics and Political Science (1992-1996).
Master in International Affairs, School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University (1990-1992).
BA cum laude in Political Science, University of Bologna (1989-1992). B. Sc. (Economics), London School of Economics and Political Science (1986-1989).
International Baccalaureate, United World College of the Atlantic, Wales (1984-1986).
