Master of Science (MS) · Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
With an academic background in International Relations, Diplomacy, and Global Security, Eleonora Crespi works as an analyst contributing to international projects. Drawing on experience in diplomatic organisations and expertise in public policy and strategic communication, she supports diplomacy as a tool for dialogue, stability, and international cooperation. Her research focuses on the evolving role of diplomacy, providing analysis to inform decision-making and anticipate global trends.
Why are foreign nationals increasingly used as leverage rather than prosecuted? This article argues that hostage diplomacy persists because it yields strategic gains, making human vulnerability a recurring tool of negotiation in an increasingly fragmented international system.
Main Question: How is NATO adapting to transnational threats through hybrid partnerships and networked security? Argument: NATO expands beyond treaty-bound members via the Partners Across the Globe framework, collaborating with Indo-Pacific Four in cyber, maritime, and capacity-building missions.…
