Alessandro Vagnini

Alessandro Vagnini is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Sapienza University of Rome, where he teaches courses such as Globalization History, History of International and European Relations, and History of International Relations and European Institutions. His academic and research activities are deeply rooted in European and international history, with a strong emphasis on diplomatic and military themes.

Education:

• Laurea in Letters, Sapienza University of Rome (2002–2003)
• PhD in History of Europe, Sapienza University of Rome (2007)

His research focuses on the interwar period, particularly the international relations of Danubian and Balkan Europe, Italian foreign policy between the World Wars, naval history, Japanese expansionism, and the role of institutions like the League of Nations and the Paris Peace Conference. He has conducted extensive archival research and published widely on Hungary, Romania, the Italian Navy, and Mediterranean geopolitics.

His recent scholarly output shows a consistent emphasis on naval diplomacy, interwar treaties, and the geopolitical dynamics of Central and Southeastern Europe. Articles published between 2021 and 2024 explore topics such as the Treaty of Lausanne, the Royal Navy's role in post-Ottoman settlements, and the constitutional evolution of Hungary after World War I. These works reflect a deep engagement with primary sources and international archival material.

Scientific Engagement:

• Member of the Doctoral Board in Historical Studies, Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania
• Member of the Doctoral College in History and European Cultures, Sapienza University of Rome
• Collaborator with the Historical Office of the Italian Navy and the Army General Staff Historical Office
• Member of COMISTORIA, Marina Militare
• Collaborator with the Italian Geographical Society and Italo-Romanian Institute of Studies

Vagnini has led national research projects funded by MIUR, including 'L’Europa di Versailles (1919–1939)', and has contributed to critical editions on Italian naval policy and foreign affairs. He mentors graduate students and participates in international academic networks, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe. His work bridges military, diplomatic, and cultural history, contributing to a nuanced understanding of 20th-century European international relations.

Labs and Research Teams:

He is actively involved with the research teams at the Historical Office of the Italian Navy and the Army General Staff, contributing to collaborative publications and archival studies. His work often involves interdisciplinary teams focusing on military archives, international treaties, and naval policy.