In this interview, Dr. Marina Cino Pagliarello explores how universities and academia shape the European Union’s foreign policy through soft power and informal diplomacy. From Ukraine to Africa, we examine the opportunities and challenges of academic diplomacy in today’s shifting geopolitical landscape.Chapters00:00 – Introduction01:43 – Universities as Informal Diplomatic Actors in EU Foreign Policy07:43 – Academic Diplomacy During the War in Ukraine13:32 – Balancing Academic Autonomy and EU Foreign Policy Goals19:37 – Challenges in Authoritarian or Contested Environments25:00 – EU–Africa University Cooperation Frameworks28:31 – Promoting EU Norms: Human Rights, Sustainability, and More33:04 – EU Funding Mechanisms: Erasmus+, Horizon, MSCA40:50 – Reforming and Strengthening EU Academic Programmes44:54 – Institutional Hierarchies in Academic Diplomacy48:15 – Geopolitical Pressures on Academic Engagement53:36 – Inclusivity vs. Elitism in EU Academic Deployment01:00:12 – Gaps and Underresearched Areas in Academic DiplomacyAbout the GuestDr. Marina Cino Pagliarello is a strategic advisor and consultant specializing in academic diplomacy, university positioning, and international partnerships. With extensive experience in European alliances and high-level institutional engagement, she has built a distinguished career at the intersection of academia and policy.Currently a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Research Fellow at the European University Institute and Senior Research Associate at LSE Consulting, Dr. Marina’s work focuses on EU politics, public policy, and transnational higher education. Her expertise contributes to shaping impactful strategies for universities and institutions in an increasingly globalized academic landscape.Official Website:https://irthinker.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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