Crisis Group Role

Giuseppe Famà joined Crisis Group in March 2018. As Head of EU Affairs, Giuseppe Famà follows European Union policies and developments and coordinates relationships with its institutions, designing and implementing targeted advocacy strategies on conflicts covered by Crisis Group. He also undertakes research and analysis of EU foreign and security policy developments, and oversees the delivery of projects in the same areas.

Professional Background

Before joining Crisis Group, Giuseppe served in EU civilian missions in Mali and Tunisia/Libya, working in post-conflict security and justice support, counter-terrorism and border management. Prior to that, he was part of the political and security office of the Italian Presidency of the Council of the EU, and also worked for the European Commission, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and as an analyst for private organisations.

Giuseppe holds an MA in international relations and diplomatic affairs from the University of Bologna, Forlì, and speaks Italian, English, French and basic Russian.