Giovanni Lella

Giovanni Lella is a postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Political Sciences, LUISS Guido Carli, specializing in the History of European integration, Cold War dynamics, and Franco-Italian foreign policy. He earned his Ph.D. in History of Europe (2022) from Sorbonne Nouvelle (Paris) and La Sapienza (Rome), focusing on Franco-Italian relations during the 1980s European relance, which received the Premio Ventotene award.

• Previous Affiliations: European University Institute (Florence), École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (Paris), Jean Monnet Foundation (Lausanne)
• Teaching Roles: Lecturer and Teaching Assistant for courses on History of Contemporary Europe and Political History of France and Italy since 1945

His research bridges macro-historical narratives with granular policy analysis, reflecting in journals like Journal of European Integration History, Relations Internationales, and Rivista Italiana di Storia Internazionale. Current projects explore French and Italian contributions to post-Cold War European policy, including German reunification and the Maastricht Treaty. Key subfields include comparative foreign policy analysis, intergovernmental organizations, and transnational diplomatic history.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Premio Ventotene (2022)