Author: Giulio Gallarotti

The background picture is Varsi in the Apennines in Italy. I was born in that valley.

Call for Papers

American Political Science Association (APSA) Annual Meeting & Exhibition | Boston, MA | September 3–6 From the IPSA Research Committee 36 on Poltical Power What is the Future of Political Power? There has recently been a seismic shift in political power, both inside and across nations. Within nations, political power seems to have shifted to the right, with the rise of a cadre of authoritarian leaders that have rolled back democratic practices and institutions. At the international level, the locus of power seems to be shifting to the east with the rise of China. Moreover, military force has assumed a…

Call for Papers

IPSA Research Committee 36 on Political Power Interim ConferenceMay 28-29, 2026 Loughborough UniversityLondon Campus3 Lesney AveLondonE20 3BSEngland What is the Future of Political Power? There has recently been a seismic shift in political power, both inside and across nations. Within nations, political power seems to have shifted to the right, with the rise of a cadre of authoritarian leaders that have rolled back democratic practices and institutions. At the international level, the locus of power seems to be shifting to the east with the rise of China. Moreover, military force has assumed a greater role as a central means of…

APSA 2026 Boston, MA September 3-6

Call for papers for IPSA Research Committee 36 What is the Future of Political Power? There has recently been a seismic shift in political power, both inside and across nations. Within the nations, political power seems to have shifted to the right, with the rise of a cadre of authoritarian leaders that have rolled back democratic practices in institutions. At the international level, the locus of power seems to be shifting to the east with the rise of China. Moreover, military power has acquired a greater roll as  a means of statecraft, with the invasion of Ukraine and the conflict in…