Speaker Bio

Andrea Ruggeri is Professor of Political Science at the University of Milan, following a decade at the University of Oxford, where he served as Professor of International Relations and Director of the Centre for International Studies. He also co-coordinates the Italian Standing Group of International Relations, is a Senior Research Associate at Oxford and serves as a Senior Associate Research Fellow at ISPI. His work explores how multilateral regimes, international organizations, and peacekeeping operations contribute to conflict resolution and shape the dynamics of violent conflicts. Ruggeri investigates how political authority, local conditions, and international cooperation influence the escalation or mitigation of violence. He has collaborated with the United Nations, NATO, and the World Food Programme, contributing expertise on peace operations, early warning, and civilian protection. He is also the co-author of the Oxford University Press book Composing Peace (2020), which examines how the composition of peacekeeping missions affects their ability to reduce violence and support long-term stability. He is an associated editor of the Journal of Peace Research.