Ilya Roubanis
PhD (EUI, Florence) | Political Analyst
SHORT BIO
I am a policy analyst and political communication consultant.
For over a decade, I have worked as a shadow-writer for cabinet minister, parliamentarians and diplomats, developing bespoke political content that matched their role and mandate.
I was fortunate to be engaged in iconic political campaigns across Europe, from the Caucasus to Brussels. My work is all about creative engagement and strategic messaging.
Born in London to Greek parents, I have lived, worked and studied in Belgium, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, and the UK.
As a researcher, I have worked for think tanks, international organisations, and universities. Assuming roles ranging from research assistant to research coordinator, I have experience in EU-wide policy development and documentation.
My current research focus is on the effect of Eurosceptic political discourse on the European periphery: the UK (Brexit), Western Balkans, the Eastern Partnership, and Turkey.
Experience
Government Affairs and Public Relations
2015 - Present | Brussels
Journalist: New Europe, Print and Electronic English-language Newspaper
2015 - 2017 | Brussels
Political Advisor: Cambre Associates, Georgian Government Account
2014 - 2015 | Athens
Political Aide: General Secretariat for Gender Equality
2014 - 2015 | Brussels, Athens
Political Aide: General Secretariat for Gender Equality
Research and Teaching Experience
2013 - 2015 | Corinth (Greece)
Research Coordinator: University of Peloponnese, LeFAMSol project
2006 - 2014 | Athens
Lecturer: National School of Public Administration
2009 - 2011 | Kommotini (Greece)
Lecturer Adjunct, Democritus University of Thrace, Department of Political Science
2010 - 2011 | Athens, Istanbul
Research Associate, Int. Centre for Black Sea Studies (ICBSS)
2007 - 2008 | Vienna, Athens, Nicosia
Research Assistant, Int. Commission for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD), PROMINSTAT project
2005 - 2007 | Athens
Research Associate, Institute for Strategic and Development Studies (ISTAME)
Education
2007
PhD, Social and Political Science
Department of Social and Political Sciences, European University Institute (EUI).
2001
MA, International Relations and Strategic Studies
Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, Department of International Relations and European Studies.
1999
BA, European Area Studies
Department of European Studies, University of Bradford.