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Ivan Zaccagnini is a researcher at the Center for Security Studies (CSS) at ETH Zurich, focusing on technology and geopolitics. He is currently enrolled in a joint Ph.D. program at LUISS Guido Carli University in Rome and the Centre for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy (CSDS) at Vrije Universiteit Brussel in Brussels. His research interests include Emerging Disruptive Technologies and Future Warfare with an emphasis on Great Power Competition. His provisional thesis title is 'Fight Europe: Dynamic Sequence Wedging Binding Strategies in Key Technological Sectors (2010-2024).' Ivan previously worked as a teaching assistant in International Relations and Political Risk Analysis at LUISS University and has also been a Research Assistant at the Center for International Strategic Studies (CISS) in Rome. He served in the Italian Army as a Corporal in the 11th Transport Regiment Flaminia. Ivan holds a Master’s degree in International Relations with a specialization in Peace, War, and Security from Roma Tre University and an Executive Course in Strategic Affairs from LUISS. He has received several research grants for projects related to European Strategic Autonomy and political stability in the Middle East.
Center Security Studies (CSS) ETH Zürich • Zürich, Switzerland
Researcher focusing on technology geopolitics.
LUISS Guido Carli University, Rome • Rome, Italy
Researcher in a joint Ph.D. program.
Centre Security, Diplomacy Strategy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel • Brussels, Belgium
Researcher in a joint Ph.D. program.
Limec SMLL • Milan, Italy
Lecturer for the course on International Terrorism.
LUISS Guido Carli University • Rome, Italy
Assisting in teaching International Relations, Strategic Studies, and Political Risk Analysis.
Italian Army, 11th Transport Regiment Flaminia • Rome, Italy
Served as a Corporal.
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