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Chiara De Franco is an Associate Professor of International Relations and Director of the Centre for War Studies at the University of Southern Denmark. Her work bridges constructivist and practice theoretical approaches to International Relations and International Political Communication.
- PhD (European University Institute)
- MRes (European University Institute)
- PGCAP (King's College London)
Research focuses on three tracks: warning and prevention of conflict and mass atrocities, protection of civilians in conflict, and narratives in international practices. Recent publications examine human rights protection in AMISOM, media's role in atrocity prevention, and narrative games in diplomacy.
Projects include the Danish Research Council-funded Protection Complexity (2019–2025) and Assembling AI and Civilian Protection (2025–2028). She supervises PhD candidate Oliver Noach.
- 2021 ISA Annual Best Book Award
- 2021 ISA/ICOMM Annual Best Book Award
Active in Nordic International Studies Association, Scandinavian Journal of Military Studies editorial board, and European Centre for the Responsibility to Protect. Professional experience includes UNDPKO and leadership roles in EU task forces.
