Daniela HUBER is an associate professor in the Political Science Department of Roma Tre University where she teaches international relations and is Erasmus Coordinator. She is also a scientifi c advisor of the International Affairs Institute in Rome and co-editor of The International Spectator. She has published two monographs, 22 peer- reviewed academic articles, 10 edited volumes and special issues, as well as 12 book chapters on issues pertaining to international and contemporary politics at the interface of Europe and the Middle East. She has also scientifi cally coordinated the Horizon 2020 Project MEDRESET and been involved as work packages leader or researcher in numerous other European Commission funded research projects.