Elisabetta Brighi

Dr. Elisabetta Brighi is a Lecturer in International Relations at the University of Westminster's Department of Politics and International Relations, with expertise in international security theory and political philosophy.

Her research explores:

• The intersection of aesthetics, security practices and urban environments
• Mimetic theory applications in international relations
• Comparative analysis of European and Italian foreign policy frameworks

Brighi's research has received support from ESRC, Istituto Scienze Umane, and Luigi Einaudi Foundation.

She maintains interdisciplinary research collaborations across European institutions and contributes to visual sociology through her photographic practice.