Master of Arts (MA) · Università cattolica del sacro cuore/ Università degli Studi di Milano
Giulia Convertini is pursuing a M.A. in International Relations with a focus on International Politics and Regional Dynamics at the Università degli Studi di Milano (IT). Her research focuses on EU affairs and digital/tech policies, as well as regional dynamics in Asia and the Middle East, with a particular focus on the US's role in global affairs.
How do the US, EU, and China’s differing AI governance models shape global competition and the emerging international AI order? Divergent models, US deregulation, EU rights-based regulation, and China’s state-centric approach create geopolitical competition but also drive a networked governance s…
– The concept of critical political ecology highlights the link between the moral and practical concerns of the environmental movement and contemporary theories about the state, democracy, and justice. – Liberal democratic states are constrained in their ability to implement their green transitio…
How does AI impact modern warfare and IHL compliance? AI weapons and cyber tools boost military power but risk civilian harm and legal accountability. Human oversight and regulation are crucial to ensure AI respects IHL principles.
– What are the main merits and pitfalls of treating climante change as a security issue? – As stated by the Copenhagen School’s theory of securitisation, while securitizing climate change may bring urgency, it also risks undemocratic responses. Conversely, the environmental conflict theory claims…
Green Theory in International Relations (IR) examines the intersection of environmental issues and global politics, emphasizing sustainability, ecological justice, and the impact of climate change on security. It challenges traditional state-centric security frameworks by highlighting environment…
Hostage-taking is a tactic used by autocracies like Iran to pressure Western democracies. The 2024 detention of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala illustrates this strategy. Her arrest, linked to the capture of Iranian businessman Mohammad Abedini, was seen as political leverage. Though diplomatic e…
