"Democracy should never be taken for granted"
Franc Tireur
Oxford Spring School 2025 - Applications now open!
Elena Sofia Massacesi
I am a first year MPhil student in European Politics and Society and part of St Antony's College. Prior to studying at Oxford, I earned a Bachelor of Science in Politics and International Relations from University College London (UCL), graduating with First Class Honours and as a member of the Dean's List. My primary research interests are environmental policy, business-government relations, and the European Green Deal.
Understanding Syria through Syrian Voices: Refugees’ Stories of Revolution, War, and the Struggle for Home
Smugglers and States: Negotiating the Maghreb at Its Margins
Smuggling is typically thought of as furtive and hidden, taking place under the radar and beyond the reach of the state. But in many cases, governments tacitly permit illicit cross-border commerce, or even devise informal arrangements to regulate it.