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Thomas Christiansen is a Professor in the Political Science Department at Luiss Guido Carli University, joining the institution in September 2019. Prior to this position, he held academic appointments at Maastricht University, the European Institute of Public Administration, Aberystwyth University of Wales, and Essex University. He serves as Executive Editor of the Journal of European Integration and co-editor of the 'European Administration Governance' book series at Palgrave Macmillan with Sophie Vanhoonacker.
Professor Christiansen's research focuses on European Union politics, European integration, international relations, and comparative politics. His work particularly examines EU-China relations, Brexit implications, EU institutional development, and the impact of treaties like the Lisbon Treaty on European governance structures. His scholarship demonstrates deep engagement with questions of democratic legitimacy, institutional design, and the evolving relationship between national parliaments and EU institutions.
His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on European integration challenges, with particular attention to EU-China relations and Brexit implications. The trajectory of his work shows increasing attention to the institutional consequences of major EU treaties and the evolving relationship between national parliaments and EU decision-making processes. His scholarship bridges theoretical and practical aspects of European governance, appearing in prestigious journals such as European Foreign Affairs Review, West European Politics, and Asia Europe Journal.
Professor Christiansen has made significant editorial contributions to the field through his role as Executive Editor of the Journal of European Integration and co-editor of the 'European Administration Governance' book series at Palgrave Macmillan. His publications span prestigious academic presses including Palgrave Macmillan, Cambridge University Press, and Routledge, demonstrating his standing in the academic community.
His academic career demonstrates a sustained commitment to understanding European integration processes, with particular expertise in EU institutional development, the relationship between national parliaments and EU institutions, and EU relations with major global powers like China. His work has evolved to address contemporary challenges to European integration, including Brexit and the evolving EU-China relationship in an increasingly multipolar world.
