Welcome !
I am an expert on issues of democracy, migration and the politics of belonging
My work explores how democracies can remain resilient in times of migration, polarization, and contested narratives of belonging.
As Professor of Political Science and History at the University of Victoria and recipient of the 2026 Humboldt Research Award, I work at the intersection of research, public debate, and policy engagement, with a transatlantic focus on Europe and North America.
I am committed to building transnational networks that strengthen democratic dialogue across societies.
Current Project Highlight
NEW BOOK - Routledge, forthcoming 2026
Memory Politics and European Integration:
Swansong of the Iron Curtain
This volume explores how historical narratives and memory politics shape contemporary populism and democratic contestation across Europe.
Humboldt Research Award, March 2026
One of Germany’s most prestigious international research distinctions recognizing the contribution to advancing transatlantic research
