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Raffaele Mastrorocco @raffaelemstr.bsky.social · 6d

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

ninahall.bsky.social @ninahall.bsky.social · 7d

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...

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

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Fabrizio Coticchia @fabrizio-coticchia.bsky.social · Sep 5

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

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Raffaele Mastrorocco @raffaelemstr.bsky.social · Sep 3

On Saturday (6 Sept, 11:15–13:00), I'll present my work on the far right and security organisations in Panel 7.6 “Domestic 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

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Raffaele Mastrorocco @raffaelemstr.bsky.social · Sep 3

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

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Raffaele Mastrorocco @raffaelemstr.bsky.social · Sep 3

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 · Aug 25

📢 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 · Aug 3

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 EUROPP Blog @lseeuroppblog.bsky.social · Jul 14

💥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...

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

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ninahall.bsky.social @ninahall.bsky.social · Jul 2

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 · Jun 3

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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Franziska Höhne @franziskahoehne.bsky.social · May 27

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!

19 people of different ages smiling at the camera

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

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Raffaele Mastrorocco @raffaelemstr.bsky.social · May 25

Last day to apply!

Raffaele Mastrorocco @raffaelemstr.bsky.social · May 16

📣 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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Giada Pasquettaz @giadapasquettaz.bsky.social · May 25

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 · May 16

📣 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 · May 24

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.

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Raffaele Mastrorocco @raffaelemstr.bsky.social · May 24

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.

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Raffaele Mastrorocco @raffaelemstr.bsky.social · May 24

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!

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Raffaele Mastrorocco @raffaelemstr.bsky.social · May 24

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.

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Raffaele Mastrorocco @raffaelemstr.bsky.social · May 24

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.

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Raffaele Mastrorocco @raffaelemstr.bsky.social · May 24

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 · May 20

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 · May 16

📣 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 · May 4

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

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Raffaele Mastrorocco @raffaelemstr.bsky.social · Apr 21

🚨 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 · May 3

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.

Tarik Abou-Chadi @tabouchadi.bsky.social · May 1

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/

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