
Max Weber Fellow @STGEUI, focus on informality, Europeanization, W Balkans, populism, and pub policy. Mostly at the other place now, so find me there!
Florence, Italy
Joined January 2022
- Tweets238
- Following906
- Followers465
- Likes1.4K
Pinned Tweet
The results are in! I was nominated for and won the award for Best Thesis in the UK in the Management & Social Sciences category at #DRA2022 hosted by @DoctoralAwards: drawards.org.uk/dra2022 Thank you @ChadDamro and @socpolEdinburgh for your incredible support throughout!
Alexander Mesarovich retweeted
🌍 Why do EU accession efforts succeed in some Western Balkan states but stall in others?
In his new article, @MesarovichA analyzes how informal networks shape the limits of EU conditionality in Croatia & Serbia.
🔗 doi.org/10.1080/14683857.202…
#Europeanization #EU #SEEBSS
I am happy to announce that registrations are open for my "Online regional method school: multimethod research in the social sciences"! The course covers #multimethod research, #SNA, elite #interviews, and #ethnographic fieldwork: eui.eu/events?id=582683
Excited for my #NewPublication in @JCMS_EU with T. Schumacher. We discuss challenges to theoretical models of #EUenlargement in the #EasternTrio and #WesternBalkans. To read more check out: lnkd.in/dRiydUk7. @EUI_EU @EUI_MWProgramme
Alexander Mesarovich retweeted
🧭 #EUEnlargementDilemmas No.5
@MesarovichA argues informal cultures are often-overlooked in the enlargement process. 🤝 Socialising candidate state policy-makers into the 🇪🇺 #EU’s 'ways of being' is important in producing deeper & more durable reform. bit.ly/3WDArrz
Alexander Mesarovich retweeted
🔊Starting the year with a new podcast episode of
Seriously Balkans - The #BiEPAGtalks.
Our BiEPAG Member @DamirKapidzic spoke with @MilicaUvalic and @MesarovichA about:
🔹How do geopolitical interests impact democracy in the Balkans?
🎧👇open.spotify.com/episode/24Q…
Alexander Mesarovich retweeted
Missed our live discussion with Dr. @MesarovichA last week? No worries—you can now watch it on demand!
Dive into his book, 'Europeanization and Informal Networks in Southeastern Europe', and learn how elite networks in Slovenia, Croatia, & Serbia shape EU accession. Ft. @BelgradeUni Irena Petrovic’s expert insights!👇
eu-values.eu/euvaluesondeman…
@STGEUI @EUI_EU @IBEI
Alexander Mesarovich retweeted
Have you met @MesarovichA, a Max Weber Fellow at @STGEUI? With a PhD from @EdinburghUni, and now author of 'Europeanization of Informal Networks in SE Europe', Alexander joins us today at 3 PM CET for an overview of his research — don’t miss out! Register now!
zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_…
#Governance #institutionalreform #europe #Maxweber #PoliticsLive
Alexander Mesarovich retweeted
Don't forget! Make sure to register for next week’s event, exploring how informal social networks are influencing EU accession with Dr. @MesarovichA! See you there!
Join us next week for a fascinating webinar with @MesarovichA (@EUI_EU) on his book, 'Europeanization and Informal Networks in Southeastern Europe', 2024.
📅 Tues, 26th Nov. 15hrs. Register now:
zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_…
Explore the role of informal networks in EU accession, with insights from discussant Irena Petrovic of @BelgradeUni. Don’t miss this dive into political and social dynamics. See you there!
Thanks to all the panelists (@ProfCRadaelli, @anghel_v1, @GezimK, @MilicaUvalic) and attendees at my #booklaunch on Tuesday! It was a lovely opportunity to discuss the #balkans, #EUaccession, and #informality. Read the interview here: eui.eu/news-hub?id=...
Generously supported by @EUI_GlobGovProg, @EUI_MWProgramme!!!!
Alexander Mesarovich retweeted
Post-doctoral grant in econ history/ political economy at Bocconi Econ Dept! Come work with us! Deadline for applications: December 8th. aeaweb.org/joe/listing.php?J…
Alexander Mesarovich retweeted
Join us next week for a fascinating webinar with @MesarovichA (@EUI_EU) on his book, 'Europeanization and Informal Networks in Southeastern Europe', 2024.
📅 Tues, 26th Nov. 15hrs. Register now:
zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_…
Explore the role of informal networks in EU accession, with insights from discussant Irena Petrovic of @BelgradeUni. Don’t miss this dive into political and social dynamics. See you there!
Alexander Mesarovich retweeted
What 𝘯𝘰𝘵 to miss this week at GGP:
1️⃣ A roundtable on @MesarovichA's new book, uncovering how informal political cultures shape EU accession.
2️⃣ A talk with Michael Williams from @uOttawa on the conservative roots & current crisis of the international order.
Register now ⬇️
Alexander Mesarovich retweeted
❓ How do informal political cultures shape the EU accession process in Southeastern Europe?
Join @MesarovichA's book presentation exploring how elite networks and informal rules impact reforms and EU policymaking.
📅 19 Nov 2024
⏰ 17:00-19:00
📍 Emeroteca, Badia Fiesolana
Alexander Mesarovich retweeted
⚙️ #ecprjs25 🇨🇿 Workshop Directors @se_kip & @MesarovichA
💡 Seek Papers on how populists and populist regimes 🔀 interact with governing processes & public policy
✅ Particular interest in advanced methods & new dimensions of #populism
⏳ Submit by 21 Nov
ecpr.eu/Events/Event/Worksho…
Need to vent after 5 November? Why not submit an abstract to this great workshop to help us all understand the #transnational components of #populism and #PRR!
⚙️ #ecprjs25 🇨🇿 Workshop Directors @se_kip & @MesarovichA
💡 Seek Papers on how populists and populist regimes 🔀 interact with governing processes & public policy
✅ Particular interest in advanced methods & new dimensions of #populism
⏳ Submit by 21 Nov
ecpr.eu/Events/Event/Worksho…
Alexander Mesarovich retweeted
⚙️ #ecprjs25 🇨🇿 Workshop Directors @se_kip & @MesarovichA
💡 Seek Papers on how populists and populist regimes 🔀 interact with governing processes & public policy
✅ Particular interest in advanced methods & new dimensions of #populism
⏳ Submit by 21 Nov
ecpr.eu/Events/Event/Worksho…
My book is here! It's almost unbelievable, but it does actually exist. For those interested in finding out more about #EUaccession and #informality, check out my forthcoming #Webinar through the @EUValuesNetwork on 26 November! Register here: zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_…
Could not have done it without the wonderful contributions of my co-authors @Ester_Sab1 and @ArtoVaisanen1 , and thanks to the @ENGAGE_Europe team for all their support throughout the research. xitter.cf/UPNS_SPSA/status/18501…















