Jan Zielonka

Jan Zielonka is a Visiting Professor at the Interdepartmental European Advanced Studies (IDEAs) at the College of Europe’s Bruges Campus. He concurrently holds professorships at the University of Oxford (European Politics) and the University of Venice, Ca’ Foscari (Politics and International Relations). Previously, he served at the University of Warsaw, Leiden University, and the European University Institute in Florence.

Research Focus: Zielonka’s work bridges international relations, comparative politics, and political theory. His research emphasizes European integration, democratic transitions, and the EU’s evolving role in global politics. Notable contributions include analyzing media dynamics in new democracies and critiquing liberal Europe’s retreat in Counter-revolution (2018), which won the 2019 UACES award.

Public Engagement: He regularly contributes to media outlets such as Die Zeit, NewStatesman, and Il Fatto Quotidiano, synthesizing academic insights for broader audiences. His publications include Europe as Empire (2006) and Is the EU Doomed? (2014).

Awards:

• 2019 UACES Prize for Best Book on Europe (Counter-revolution)