Alexander Mesarovich

Max Weber Fellow @STGEUI, focus on informality, Europeanization, W Balkans, populism, and pub policy. Mostly at the other place now, so find me there!

[Alexander Mesarovich @MesarovichA]

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: https://t.co/zPxlQ565PC Thank you @ChadDamro and @socpolEdinburgh for your incredible support throughout!

[Southeast European & Black Sea Studies @SEEBSSjournal]

🌍 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.

🔗 https://t.co/M8YujpFEsS
#Europeanization #EU #SEEBSS

[Alexander Mesarovich @MesarovichA]

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: https://t.co/9yQOrIcQyd

[Alexander Mesarovich @MesarovichA]

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: https://t.co/qBzNWNfPOL. @EUI_EU @EUI_MWProgramme

[The Loop. A Political Science Blog from @ECPR @ECPR_TheLoop]

🧭 #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. https://t.co/e3XQcZPBDd

[BiEPAG @BiEPAG]

🔊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?

🎧👇https://t.co/yEhNOT13SL

[EU-VALUES - Jean Monnet Network @EUValuesNetwork]

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!👇

https://t.co/hjToUol2bX

@STGEUI @EUI_EU @IBEI

[EU-VALUES - Jean Monnet Network @EUValuesNetwork]

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!

https://t.co/0jyKLZmgsR

#Governance #institutionalreform #europe #Maxweber #PoliticsLive

[EU-VALUES - Jean Monnet Network @EUValuesNetwork]

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!

[Alexander Mesarovich @MesarovichA]

Generously supported by @EUI_GlobGovProg, @EUI_MWProgramme!!!!

[Alexander Mesarovich @MesarovichA]

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: https://t.co/OGAMDncrbV...

[Mara Squicciarini @mara_squi]

Post-doctoral grant in econ history/ political economy at Bocconi Econ Dept! Come work with us! Deadline for applications: December 8th. https://t.co/twzg2BG3Ar

[EU-VALUES - Jean Monnet Network @EUValuesNetwork]

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:
https://t.co/0jyKLZmgsR

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!

[GlobalGovernanceProg @EUI_GlobGovProg]

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 ⬇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 ⬇️

[GlobalGovernanceProg @EUI_GlobGovProg]

❓ 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

[European Consortium for Political Research @ECPR]

⚙️ #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
https://t.co/NI8I6DFHMC

[Alexander Mesarovich @MesarovichA]

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!

[European Consortium for Political Research @ECPR]

⚙️ #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
https://t.co/NI8I6DFHMC

[European Consortium for Political Research @ECPR]

⚙️ #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
https://t.co/NI8I6DFHMC

[Alexander Mesarovich @MesarovichA]

@CleoDavies2 @EUValuesNetwork I was, yes! Rather different weather here in Florence than in Edinburgh...

[Alexander Mesarovich @MesarovichA]

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: https://t.co/fhh15Juk2U

[Alexander Mesarovich @MesarovichA]

@ProfCRadaelli @EUValuesNetwork Wonderful, glad to see it made it!