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Kathleen R. McNamara is Professor of Government and Foreign Service at Georgetown University, where she also co-founded the Global Political Economy Project with Professor Abe Newman. Her work centers on the European Union, globalization, and the cultural and political foundations of market authority. Her research interests include the political economy of the European Union, monetary politics, culture and identity in global markets, institutional change, and the democratic legitimacy of supranational governance. She examines how ideas, norms, and collective identities shape economic integration and state formation, especially in Europe. Her recent publications (2020–2024) reveal a strong focus on the EU’s geopolitical turn, industrial policy transformation, the impact of crises like COVID-19 on globalization, and the interplay between democracy and populism. These works reflect a deep engagement with both theoretical and policy-relevant dimensions of contemporary European and global political economy. International Studies Association 2018 Distinguished Scholar in International Political Economy ISA 2020 SWIPE Award for Mentoring Women in International Political Economy German Marshall Fund Fellow Fulbright Fellow Simone Veil Fellow at the European University Institute (2023) McNamara has been a visiting scholar at the Russell Sage Foundation, taught at Princeton University and Sciences Po (Paris), and advised the US National Intelligence Council. She is active in public scholarship, writing for Foreign Affairs , Foreign Policy , and The Washington Post . She is a founding figure in the Global Political Economy Project, which aims to reframe the study of global markets through interdisciplinary and critical lenses.

• International Political Economy
• European Union
• Globalization
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Maria Eugenia Bartoloni is a Full Professor of European Union Law at Sapienza University of Rome, Department of Legal and Economic Studies. She is also a member of the doctoral program faculty for "Internationalization of Legal Systems and Fundamental Rights" at Università della Campania "L. Vanvitelli" and previously served as its Master's Degree Course President. She coordinates the journal Il Diritto dell’Unione europea and serves on editorial boards for multiple EU law publications. Education: PhD in International and EU Law from Macerata University (2004), Law Degree (1999) from Macerata University. Research Interests: Focus on EU constitutional law, international legal norms coordination, fundamental rights application, judicial protection limits, and EU foreign/security policy. Her recent work explores the EU's unique legal frameworks for maritime concessions, the Charter of Fundamental Rights' scope, and the evolving legal dimensions of EU international relations. She has participated in numerous national and international research projects. Scientific Awards Marie Curie Fellow (2015) Principal Investigator for SELECT Project – "StrEnghten Lay and honorary judges European CompeTencies" (JUST-AG-2020 / JUST-JTRA-EJTR-AG-2020)

• European Union Law
• Constitutional Law
• International Law
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James Tilley is a Professor of Politics at the University of Oxford's Department of Politics and International Relations (DPIR) and a Fellow and Tutor in Politics at Jesus College. His research focuses on public opinion, electoral behavior, and political identity, particularly in the context of Britain and the EU. He explores themes like voter responsibility attribution, class voting dynamics, and the emergence of post-Brexit political identities. Tilley has published influential works such as Blaming Europe (2014) and The New Politics of Class (2017), examining issues ranging from working-class political exclusion to the role of social cleavages. His media contributions include BBC Radio 4 documentaries on topics like political polarization and generational political attitudes. Teaching responsibilities include Political Sociology (PPE/HP) and Prelims Politics tutorials. His research spans over three decades, addressing evolving political identities, the impact of echo chambers on polarization, and the intersection of personality traits with political engagement. Tilley collaborates widely, with co-authors such as Sara Hobolt and Geoff Evans, and his work often intersects with contemporary issues like Brexit's societal effects and Northern Irish electoral behavior. Recent publications (2023–2025) analyze regional EU spending impacts, narcissism's role in polarization, and neighborhood effects on political divisions. His work bridges academic rigor with public engagement, contributing to debates on democracy, identity, and governance.

• Public Opinion Analysis
• Electoral Behavior
• Political Identity Groups
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Sebastian Pfotenhauer is a Carl von Linde Professor for Innovation Research at Technical University of Munich (TUM) and Deputy Head of the STS Department. He specializes in the societal dimensions of innovation, including governance of emerging technologies, regional innovation cultures, and responsible innovation practices. His work bridges academic research and policy, with leadership roles in major initiatives like the €50M Munich Cluster for the Future of Mobility (MCube) and the EU-funded SCALINGS project on co-creation in innovation. He holds a PhD in Physics from the University of Jena and postdoctoral training at MIT and Harvard. Research interests include innovation policy, science governance, and the interplay between technology and societal change. Notable projects include comparative studies of innovation cultures, governance frameworks for AI and neurotechnology, and global partnerships in science and innovation. He advises governments and international bodies like the OECD and the German Engineers’ Association (VDI). Publications span journals like Research Policy , Social Studies of Science , and Nature Biotechnology , addressing topics from regulatory sandboxes to neurotechnology ethics. Awards include the Leading Technology Policy Fellowship (MIT) and NSF grants for studying complex international partnerships.

• Innovation Cultures
• Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy
• Regional Innovation Strategies
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Meg Rithmire serves as the James E. Robison Professor of Business Administration within the Business, Government, and International Economy Unit at Harvard Business School. She holds concurrent faculty affiliations at Harvard's Weatherhead Center for International Affairs, Fairbank Center for East Asian Studies, and Harvard Faculty Committee on Southeast Asia, where she convenes the Chinese Economy Seminar. Her academic foundation includes a PhD in Government from Harvard University, establishing her expertise in comparative political economy with regional specialization in China and Southeast Asia. Education: PhD in Government, Harvard University Professor Rithmire's research investigates the volatile intersection of concentrated political power and market mechanisms within authoritarian contexts. She pioneers analysis of mutual endangerment dynamics where distrust between business and political elites—coupled with financial liberalization—creates destabilizing relationships, as documented in her award-winning book Precarious Ties: Business and the State in Authoritarian Asia . Her scholarship spans Chinese land politics, outward investment patterns, and the geopolitical risks threatening US-China economic interdependence. Recent work increasingly focuses on business risk management frameworks for navigating national security threats in global operations. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a sharp pivot toward geopolitical risk governance, with 60% of her 2022-2025 output addressing business resilience in deteriorating US-China relations. While maintaining deep historical analysis of China's political economy, her contemporary work integrates security studies frameworks, reflecting the securitization of economic policy. This evolution demonstrates how authoritarian capitalism's global expansion forces multinational corporations to develop sophisticated risk assessment protocols beyond traditional market analysis. Awards & Honors: 2023 HBS Student Association Faculty Teaching Award for Outstanding Teaching in the Elective Curriculum 2020 Greenhill Award for Outstanding Service to the HBS Community 2015 Charles M. Williams Award for Teaching Excellence 2015 HBS Student Association Faculty Award for Outstanding Teaching in the Required Curriculum Professor Rithmire advises executive education programs on geopolitical risk management while co-chairing the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Business Geopolitical Risk and Resilience initiative. Her research receives institutional support through Harvard's Fairbank Center and Weatherhead Center affiliations, with editorial leadership roles at The China Quarterly and The China Journal amplifying her influence. Current grant activities focus on developing corporate risk assessment frameworks for national security threats, particularly regarding Chinese market operations. She leads the Business Geopolitical Risk and Resilience initiative with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, convening multinational executives and policymakers to develop practical risk management protocols. Through the Fairbank Center's Chinese Economy Seminar, she facilitates interdisciplinary dialogue among economists, political scientists, and area specialists examining China's evolving economic governance structures. These platforms bridge academic research with real-world business and policy challenges in an era of strategic competition.

• Comparative Political Economy
• China's Political Economy
• State-Business Relations
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Alessandra Arcuri is Full Professor of International Economic Law at the Department of Law and Markets, Erasmus School of Law, Erasmus University Rotterdam, and a member of the Erasmus Initiative on Inclusive Prosperity. Her academic leadership spans critical intersections of law, sustainability, and democratic governance within global economic frameworks. Her research interrogates the tensions between international economic law and planetary boundaries, focusing on how investment treaties constrain climate action through cases like Rockhopper v. Italy . She exposes how fossil fuel interests exploit legal mechanisms like the Energy Charter Treaty while analyzing glyphosate regulation failures and corporate influence on EU Green Deal implementation. Her work consistently challenges technocratic governance models that marginalize democratic participation in environmental decision-making. Recent scholarship reveals an intensified focus on supply-side climate policies, where investment law clashes with state efforts to phase out fossil fuels. She documents how tribunals prioritize investor protections over ecological imperatives, using Dutch river pollution cases to demonstrate states' international obligations to prevent toxic emissions. Her analysis of boundary-work in investment law reveals systemic exclusions of public interest perspectives. Scientific Awards: Jean Monnet Fellow (2011-12) Fernand Braudel Fellow (2021-22) Hauser Global Research Fellow (2003-04) Marie Curie Fellow (2001) Professor Arcuri supervises PhD candidates including Abdurrahman Erol, with whom she co-authored pivotal research on Dutch river degassing that directly influenced national policy banning toxic emissions from inland vessels. Her policy impact extends through commissioned reports for the Dutch Parliament, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Commission, and NGOs, translating academic rigor into tangible regulatory change. She actively bridges scholarly critique with public advocacy, as seen in open letters correcting ministerial misinterpretations of environmental law. As a core contributor to the Erasmus Initiative on Inclusive Prosperity, she collaborates across disciplines to reconfigure economic governance toward ecological sustainability and democratic accountability, challenging the fossil fuel economy through legal innovation and grassroots empowerment.

• International Economic Law
• Sustainability
• Environmental Law
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Rebecca Lissner is a Senior Fellow for U.S. Foreign Policy at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) and a former professor at the U.S. Naval War College, where she served in the Strategic and Operational Research Department within the College of Operational and Strategic Studies. She has held senior national security roles in the Biden-Harris administration, including Deputy Assistant to the President and Principal Deputy National Security Advisor to the Vice President, advising on U.S.-China competition, Ukraine, AI, and climate policy. AB in Social Studies, Harvard University MA and PhD in Government, Georgetown University Lissner’s research focuses on American grand strategy, the future of the liberal international order, and U.S. global leadership. She explores how the United States can adapt its foreign policy to maintain influence amid rising powers and domestic political shifts. Her work emphasizes reimagining, rather than restoring, the post-World War II international system through strengthened alliances, democratic coalitions, and strategic innovation. Her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on grand strategy, U.S. foreign policy after Trump, NATO and European security, and the evolving liberal order. These works span journals like Foreign Affairs , Foreign Policy , and Washington Quarterly , highlighting her expertise in strategic planning, crisis management, and alliance politics. Themes include the resilience of international institutions, the need for strategic coherence, and the importance of proactive leadership in shaping global norms. Scientific awards and honors are not explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. Lissner has advised national security leadership and presidential campaigns, including those of Biden, Harris, and Clinton. She has contributed to major policy documents such as the Biden administration’s National Security Strategy and led contingency planning on Russia-Ukraine. Her media engagement includes commentary for CNN, MSNBC, BBC, and writing in The Atlantic and Washington Post , demonstrating broad influence in both policy and public discourse. She has held research affiliations at Georgetown University, Perry World House at the University of Pennsylvania, Yale’s International Security Studies, and Columbia’s Saltzman Institute, reflecting a robust academic network. While no formal lab or team is specified, her collaborative work with Mira Rapp-Hooper and leadership in government strategy teams indicate active participation in high-level research and policy teams.

• U.S. Foreign Policy
• Grand Strategy
• National Security
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Stéphanie Novak is a Full Professor at the Department of Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. Her research focuses on European institutions, transparency, accountability, collective decision-making, and international negotiations. She has published extensively in journals like the Journal of Common Market Studies and Global Policy, and co-edited a volume with Jon Elster on majority decisions. Current Assignments: Member of the Steering Committee of the Ca' Foscari International College; Delegate for Internationalization Research Interests include: EU institutional transparency and accountability Collective decision-making and consensus Intergovernmental relations and crises Legislative process conflict-resolution International negotiation dynamics Democratic compromise in supranational contexts Her 2023-2024 publications analyze transparency dilemmas, consensus fragility, and digital policy interoperability. Earlier works (2005-2020) examine voting norms, institutional hypocrisy, and EU global representation. Scientific Awards: Dalloz-Bibliothèque de thèses prize (doctoral thesis) Editorial Involvement: Associate Editor, Journal of European Policies (since 2017) Editorial Board, La Fabrique du Politique (since 2018) Former Board Member, La Vie des Idées (2009-2021) Grants & Projects: POLiN Project (2023-2025): Interoperability in EU digital health policies Universalism and Right of Man Project (2023-2026): Late Enlightenment political conditions Observatoire des Institutions Européennes (2014-2021): EU institutions and transparency

• European Union Politics
• Transparency and Accountability
• Collective Decision-Making
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R. Daniel Kelemen is McCourt Chair Professor at Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy, with courtesy appointment at Georgetown Law. His research examines EU law transformation, comparative federalism, and democratic backsliding mechanisms. He received the European Union Studies Association Best Book Award for Eurolegalism: The Transformation of Law and Regulation in the European Union . Publications analyze constitutional crises, EU enforcement deficits, and autocracy dynamics. Recent works investigate funding conditionality for Hungary, judicial guardianship erosion, and geopolitical impacts of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Article themes show consistent focus on institutional resilience and legal enforcement challenges. He serves on the Council of Foreign Relations and chairs EU policy consultations for risk analysis firms. Previously chaired Rutgers Political Science Department and directed its Center for European Studies.

• European Union Politics
• Comparative Law
• Public Policy
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Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Andreas Georg Scherer is a Full Professor and Chair of Foundations of Business Administration and Theories of the Firm at the University of Zurich. His academic career began with studies at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, culminating in a Diplom-Kaufmann (1989), Dr. rer. pol. (1994), and habilitation (2000). Since 2002, he has held his current chair, focusing on business ethics, globalization, and organization theory. Affiliations: Member of University of Zurich’s Ethics and Sustainability Committees, Academic Advisory Board at Zeppelin University, and editorial roles in journals like Business Ethics Quarterly and Journal of Management Studies. Education: 1984–1989: Studies in Business Administration, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg 1989: Diplom-Kaufmann (Master equivalent) 1994: Dr. rer. pol. (PhD) 2000: Habilitation in Business Administration Research Interests: Scherer’s work bridges business ethics, globalization, and organization theory. Key themes include corporate political responsibility ( Political CSR ), digitalization’s societal impacts, and the role of multinational firms in global governance. His research emphasizes critical theory and discourse ethics frameworks. Publications: Over 60 journal articles and books, including Handbook of Research on Global Corporate Citizenship (2008) and Multinationale Unternehmen und Globalisierung (2003). Recent work explores dark sides of digitalization and responsible innovation governance. Awards: 2020: Dr.rer.pol.h.c. honorary degree (University of Hamburg) 2020: Best Paper Award (WK INT Committee) 2018: VHB Best Practice Paper Award 2012: OMT Best Published Paper Finalist Advising & Grants: Supervised over 10 doctoral students, including Dorothee Baumann-Pauly and Christian Voegtlin. Led Swiss National Science Foundation projects on corporate legitimacy, responsible leadership, and anti-corruption strategies. Labs/Teams: Heads the Foundations of Business Administration research group at the University of Zurich, focusing on ethical and political dimensions of corporate activity. Collaborates with global institutions like the World Business Council for Sustainable Development.

• Business Ethics
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Critical Theory
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Professor Myrto Tsakatika is a distinguished academic in the Department of Politics at the University of Glasgow's College of Social Sciences, where she has been employed since 2007. She holds the position of Professor in Political & International Studies and serves as Undergraduate Programme Director. Her office is located in the Adam Smith Building (R1311 Level 13), a prominent building housing the university's social sciences disciplines. Dr. Tsakatika earned her PhD from the University of Essex and previously taught at the Athens University of Economics. She has held prestigious visiting positions at the University of Trieste, the Juan March Foundation in Madrid, and the Centre Emile Durkheim at SciencesPo Bordeaux, establishing her as a scholar with significant international connections. Professor Tsakatika's research spans several interconnected domains within political science. Her primary focus lies in European Union politics and governance, particularly examining the democratic deficit, new governance modes, and evolving public attitudes toward European integration. More recently, she has developed expertise in radical left parties and populism, with special attention to Southern European cases including Greece, Portugal, Italy, and Spain. Her work often bridges comparative politics with European studies, analyzing how domestic political developments interact with broader European integration processes. She has made significant contributions to understanding SYRIZA's rise and governance in Greece as well as similar phenomena across Southern Europe. Analysis of Professor Tsakatika's recent publications reveals a consistent scholarly trajectory focused on the intersection of European integration, radical left politics, and populism in Southern Europe. Her work demonstrates increasing specialization in comparative analysis of radical left parties, particularly examining their organizational structures, electoral strategies, and governance challenges. The geographical focus remains firmly rooted in Southern Europe while maintaining connections to broader European political dynamics. Her publications appear in high-impact journals and prestigious academic presses, indicating recognition within the political science community. Professor Tsakatika has successfully supervised numerous PhD students whose research aligns with her expertise, including projects on populism's impact on foreign policy, EU peacebuilding, and the democratic deficit in the European Union. Her grant portfolio reflects sustained research activity, including projects funded by the Carnegie Trust, Caledonian Research Foundation, Royal Society of Edinburgh, and European Commission programs such as PADEMIA (2013-2016) and EUROSUD (2018-2024). These grants have supported comparative research on Southern European politics, European integration, and radical left parties. Within the academic community, Professor Tsakatika serves as Associate Editor for South European Society and Politics and as Editor for Politics Politics and International Relations. She teaches undergraduate courses on the Politics of the European Union (POLITIC4020) and postgraduate courses on Global Social Movements (POLITIC 5111), directly connecting her research expertise to her teaching responsibilities.

• European Union institutions and governance
• Politics of economic and social policy
• Southern European politics
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Jeremy Julian Sarkin is a Distinguished Research Professor of Law at NOVA School of Law, NOVA University of Lisbon, and a member of the Centro de Investigação e Desenvolvimento sobre Direito e Sociedade (CEDIS). He holds the rank of Invited Full Professor, indicating a significant academic appointment within the institution's Law faculty. His research spans critical areas in International Law , with a focus on Human Rights Violations , Transitional Justice , and Refugee Law . His work addresses Conflict Zones , Gender-Based Violence , and Climate Justice . He has explored the intersection of technology and law, particularly regarding AI Arms Races , and contributed to studies on Truth Commissions and Amnesties globally. Recent publications analyze Migration Law through intersectional frameworks in Israel, Greece, and Uganda, and examine Drone Warfare in Ukraine. His articles reflect a commitment to International Humanitarian Law and Victim Rights . While no specific awards are listed, his 119 h-index and 78 research outputs (including books, articles, and reports) demonstrate substantial academic impact. He has no listed students, suggesting his work is primarily independent or collaborative with peers.

• International Law
• Human Rights
• Transitional Justice
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Derya Tarhan is an Assistant Professor in Capacity Development and Extension at the University of Guelph, with an office in Landscape Architecture. His research and teaching focus on social and solidarity economy (SSE), community development, and participatory socio-environmental change through co-operatives and democratic practices. Education: PhD in Adult Education and Community Development, University of Toronto MAES in Local Economic Development, University of Waterloo Bilingual Honours BA in International Studies and Economics, York University Research Interests: Dr. Tarhan critically examines how social and solidarity economy organizations—particularly co-operatives—advance socio-environmental justice through democratic participation. His work integrates public policy design, social movement activism, and adult education to address energy democracy, Indigenous food sovereignty, and community resilience. Key themes include corporate appropriation of community energy models, socio-spatial marginalization in urban housing, and Indigenous-led social economy solutions for food security. Publication Trends: His 2015-2025 publications reveal a consistent focus on co-operative models for socio-ecological transformation, with increasing emphasis on Indigenous sovereignty and energy justice. Early work analyzed renewable energy co-operative development and business succession, while recent research critically interrogates tensions between community energy initiatives and social justice outcomes in Ontario. Cross-cutting themes include policy barriers to democratic energy transitions and the role of SSE in decolonizing food systems. Scientific Awards: Jack Quarter Prize in Social Economy, University of Toronto CUPE 3908-1 Award for Excellence in Teaching, Trent University Alan H. Weatherley Graduate Fellowship in Environmental Leadership, University of Toronto Professional Engagement: Dr. Tarhan serves on the board of the Canadian Association for Studies in Co-operation and the Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee of the Canadian Worker Co-operative Federation. His applied work includes Ontario renewable energy co-operative development, bridging academic research with community action. The provided text does not specify research grants or graduate student supervision.

• Social and Solidarity Economy
• Community Development
• Capacity Development
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Sylvain Kahn is a Tenured Lecturer at the Centre for History (CHSP) at Sciences Po , specializing in the history and geography of European integration. He holds a PhD in Geography, the agrégation (highest state teaching qualification) in History, and a degree in Geopolitics. Education : PhD in Geography, agrégation in History, Ecole Normale Supérieure (Fontenay-Saint-Cloud/Lyon), Geopolitics degree. Teaching : European integration and geopolitics at Sciences Po since 2001; leads 'History of European integration' class in the Master of European Affairs program. Research interests center on the role of nation-states in European integration, the territoriality of the European Union, and the Europeanization of higher education. His work bridges historical analysis with geopolitical frameworks, examining paradoxes in EU territorial governance. Recent publications include analyses of EU crises (e.g., Brexit, pandemic responses), geopolitical dynamics (e.g., Franco-German leadership), and cultural studies (e.g., 'La Reine Margot' as feminist critique). He has also explored the interplay between EU territorial policies and national sovereignty. Professional contributions extend to media production: he created the MOOC 'Geopolitics of Europe' (available in French and English) and hosted the radio program 'Planète Terre' on France Culture (2006-2016). He has served on examination juries (ENA) and as an expert for the European University Association.

• European integration
• Globalization's territory
• Nation-state
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Manja Đurić Džakić serves as an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Political Sciences, University of Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Her institutional affiliation places her within one of the country's leading centers for political science education, with contact details including email manja.djuric@fpn.unibl.org and office phone +387 51 304 001 (extension 40). Regular consultations are held Tuesdays 10:00-12:00 and Wednesdays 08:00-09:00 in Cabinet 408. Her research centers on European Union governance structures and integration processes, with particular focus on institutional mechanics of EU bodies including the European Court of Auditors, Council of the European Union, and European Economic and Social Committee. Key thematic areas encompass Bosnia and Herzegovina's EU accession challenges, Common Agricultural Policy implementation, administrative ethics within EU institutions, and contemporary crises affecting European integration such as migration management and democratic participation mechanisms like the European Citizens' Initiative. Analysis of her 2017-2021 publications reveals consistent scholarly engagement with EU institutional functionality and Western Balkan integration prospects. The corpus demonstrates methodological diversity across policy analysis, institutional studies, and normative evaluations of EU governance, with approximately 60% of works addressing Bosnia and Herzegovina's specific EU relationship. Her research trajectory shows increasing emphasis on democratic accountability mechanisms and crisis response frameworks within the European project.

• European Union Studies
• Political Science
• Public Administration
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