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Dr. Gabriele Abbondanza is a Marie Curie Fellow at the University of Madrid (UCM), Associate Researcher at the University of Sydney, and Associate Fellow at the Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI). He specializes in Australian and Italian foreign and security policy, the Indo-Pacific region, irregular migration governance, and great/middle power theory. He holds a PhD in International Relations from the University of Sydney (2019) and has taught courses on international security, migration politics, and foreign policy at both institutions.
- Education:
- PhD in International Relations, University of Sydney (2019)
- MA(Res) in International Relations, University of Sydney (2016)
- BA in Political Science, Roma Tre University (2011)
His research emphasizes the intersection of foreign policy and migration governance, with a focus on Australia and Italy. He has published extensively on the Indo-Pacific strategic landscape, middle power dynamics, and irregular migration policies. His recent book, The foreign policy of irregular migration governance, explores state security and migrant rights in these countries.
Dr. Abbondanza has been invited as an expert speaker at institutions like the Italian Senate, Spanish Ministry of Defence, and NATO Foundation. He has received prestigious awards, including the Marie Curie Fellowship (EU-funded) and the National Scientific Certification (ASN) for Associate Professor roles in Italy.
- Current Projects:
- ITAUSMIGR: EU-funded Marie Curie project comparing Italian and Australian irregular migration policies (2023–2026)
- Europe in the Indo-Pacific strategic engagement analysis
He actively engages with media and policymakers, appearing on platforms like SKY News, SBS Radio, and The New York Sun. His work bridges academia and public policy, influencing debates on migration, security, and international relations.
