Aleksandra Jargiełło

Aleksandra Jargiełło is an Assistant Professor at the Jagiellonian University's Faculty of International and Political Studies, specializing in drug policy, Mexico's domestic/foreign policy, and organized crime. She holds a PhD in Social Sciences (Political Science/International Relations, 2024) and dual MA degrees in International Relations (2017) and Logistics (2018) from Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS).

• Education:
  • PhD in Social Sciences (Political Science/International Relations, 2024)
  • MA in International Relations (2017)
  • MA in Logistics (2018)

Research Focus: Dr. Jargiełło's work examines drug policy frameworks, particularly harm reduction models and cannabis market regulation in Mexico. She analyzes intersections between security strategies, political discourse, and organized crime combat, comparing regimes of Calderón and Peña Nieto. Her research integrates public health, criminology, and international relations perspectives.

Key Contributions: Recent publications (2025–2018) address U.S.-Mexico opioid crisis dynamics, drug crime conditioning factors, and the militarization of drug enforcement. She has presented at major conferences including the National Political Science Congress and Latin American symposia on security policies.

• Scientific Awards:
  • PROM NAWA Program Scholarship (2022)

Academic Engagement: Dr. Jargiełło co-edited the 2025 volume Latin America. Contemporary Research Perspectives and participated in advanced courses on drug regulation with institutions like CIDE and RAND Corporation. She actively disseminates research through lectures and media appearances.