About the Author

Carlo Villani

Leuven, Belgium

Carlo Villani is an internationally minded student with a strong academic focus on international relations, diplomacy, and European public policy. Having grown up across diverse cultural contexts—living in Türkiye and Brazil before fully settling in Belgium for the past 4 years—he brings a global perspective and adaptability to his studies and professional experiences. He is multilingual, with native proficiency in Italian and French, full professional command of English, and strong skills in Portuguese and Spanish, alongside basic Turkish. Academically, he has built a solid foundation through a Bachelor’s in International Relations and a Master’s in Diplomacy and Global Governance (Cum Laude), and is currently pursuing an Advanced Master at KU Leuven, further deepening his expertise in EU policy and governance.

About the Author

Carlo Villani

Leuven, Belgium

Carlo Villani is an internationally minded student with a strong academic focus on international relations, diplomacy, and European public policy. Having grown up across diverse cultural contexts—living in Türkiye and Brazil before fully settling in Belgium for the past 4 years—he brings a global perspective and adaptability to his studies and professional experiences. He is multilingual, with native proficiency in Italian and French, full professional command of English, and strong skills in Portuguese and Spanish, alongside basic Turkish. Academically, he has built a solid foundation through a Bachelor’s in International Relations and a Master’s in Diplomacy and Global Governance (Cum Laude), and is currently pursuing an Advanced Master at KU Leuven, further deepening his expertise in EU policy and governance.

Briefs

Chokepoint Control and Strategic Rivalry: Semiconductor Supply Chains in U.S.–China Competition

Carlo Villani

18 March 2026

NATO's Shield: Countering Disinformation on Defense Investment

Carlo Villani

30 June 2025

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