Political communication · Transatlantic affairs
AndreaManiscalco
Ideas, institutions and the transatlantic future.
I work at the intersection of political communication, public institutions and international affairs—building experience while writing about the ideas that hold the West together.
Regional Council of LombardyUniversity of MilanForza Italia YouthL’Europeista
Selected writing
Notes on power, freedom and the West.
A complete chronological archive of essays on the United States, Europe, security, liberal democracy and public life.
5 latest essays
Newest first · English editions
Field notes
A public notebook of work in progress.
Institutional work, political initiatives, writing and university life—recorded without campaign rhetoric.
NOW
2024—Present
Institutional
Regional Council of Lombardy
Public Affairs & Institutional Communications Officer supporting legislative, policy and communications work for Regional Councillor Giulio Gallera.
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2025—Present
Writing
Opinion contributor at L’Europeista
Analysis and commentary on international security, transatlantic relations, political philosophy and contemporary politics in Europe and the United States.
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2025—Present
Political communication
Head of Communications, Lombardy
Coordinating a regional network of more than 30 provincial communications officers and activists for Forza Italia Giovani.
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2023—Present
University
Elected student representative
Elected and re-elected to the Council of the Department of International, Legal and Historical-Political Studies.
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2022—Present
Public policy
Head of University Policy
Leading Forza Italia Milan’s advisory work on higher education, student issues and university life across the metropolitan area.
About
AM / 03Andrea Maniscalco is a Milan-based political science student and communications professional working inside Lombardy’s regional institutions.
Born in 2003, he is completing a B.A. in Political Science at the University of Milan, expected in March 2027. He has been elected and re-elected as a student representative in the Department of International, Legal and Historical-Political Studies.
Since 2024, he has worked at the Regional Council of Lombardy as a Public Affairs & Institutional Communications Officer, supporting Regional Councillor Giulio Gallera. His work spans legislative proposals, policy documents, press relations and institutional communication, first for the Special Commission on the PNRR and currently for the Special Commission on Health and Workplace Safety.
His political and civic activity spans Forza Italia, Forza Italia Giovani and Istituto Liberale, with responsibilities in regional communication, university policy and foreign affairs. He also participates in MSOI / United Nations Youth programmes on diplomacy and multilateral institutions.
In 2026, he was admitted to the Hoover Institution Summer Policy Boot Camp at Stanford University. His international formation also includes SPIMUN at Sciences Po Paris, Galt’s Gulch conferences in Austin and San Diego, and LevelUp conferences in Phoenix, Atlanta and Sofia.
A classical liberal, Europeanist and Atlanticist, he is interested in the defence of liberal democracies, economic freedom, institutional responsibility and the relationship between Europe and the United States.
Foreign policy
NATO & security
Liberal institutions
Political communication
Europe & the United States
Experience
Work, public service and academic formation.
A concise record of current responsibilities and affiliations.
01
Professional
- Regional Council of Lombardy — 2024–Present
- Public Affairs & Institutional Communications Officer
- Office of Regional Councillor Giulio Gallera
- 50+ press releases and 50+ newsletters drafted
02
Political & Civic
- Forza Italia Giovani Lombardia — Head of Communications
- Forza Italia Milan — Head of University Policy
- National Foreign Affairs Working Group — Member
- Istituto Liberale — Regional Board Member
03
Academic & Associations
- B.A. in Political Science — Expected March 2027
- University of Milan — Elected Student Representative
- MSOI / United Nations Youth — Member
- International relations, public policy and transatlantic security
International formation
Policy programmes & conferences.
Each programme presented separately: institution, place, date and area of formation.
012026
10–14 August 2026
Hoover Institution · Stanford UniversityStanford, California
Hoover Institution Summer Policy Boot Camp
Selected for an intensive residential programme on the economic, political and social dimensions of U.S. public policy, taught by Hoover Institution fellows.
022026
4–6 June 2026
The Atlas SocietySan Diego, California
Galt’s Gulch Conference
Fourth annual conference bringing together students, innovators and free thinkers for seminars and discussion on reason, individualism and free societies.
032026
4–7 March 2026
Sciences Po Nations UniesParis, France
Sciences Po International Model United Nations
International Model United Nations conference bringing together students for structured debate on diplomacy, multilateral institutions and global challenges.
042025
5–7 June 2025
The Atlas SocietyAustin, Texas
Galt’s Gulch Conference
Student conference centred on political philosophy, individual liberty, free societies and the exchange of ideas across an international network.
052025
11–13 April 2025
Objective Standard InstituteSofia, Bulgaria
LevelUp Europe
European conference on philosophy, freedom, independent thinking, entrepreneurship and leadership for young participants from across the continent.
062024
19–22 June 2024
Objective Standard InstituteAtlanta, Georgia
LevelUp
International conference dedicated to ideas for human flourishing, individualism, liberty, independent thought and personal leadership.
072023
21–24 June 2023
Objective Standard InstitutePhoenix, Arizona
LevelUp: Ideas for Thriving
Conference on individualism, freedom, purpose and the practical ideas that support a flourishing life and an open society.
Contact & exchange
For ideas, interviews and international projects.
I welcome conversations with journalists, universities, think tanks, associations and people working across politics, institutions and transatlantic affairs.