Marco Dordoni is a PhD candidate at the Università per Stranieri di Perugia, specialising in Arctic security and geopolitics, with a particular focus on NATO’s strategic role in the European Arctic. He recently completed a six-month visiting fellowship at the Arctic University of Norway (UiT), where he deepened his research on the region’s evolving dynamics.
As an Analyst for the Arctic Desk at the International Team for Security Studies (ITSS) in Verona, Marco actively contributes to research and policy discussions on Arctic affairs. He is also a writer for Osservatorio Artico, an Italian think-tank dedicated to exploring and analysing Arctic-related issues.
Marco’s professional background includes experience at the NATO Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE) in La Spezia, where he gained valuable insights into NATO operations and the Italian Navy—a focus that features prominently in his latest publications.
Originally from Brescia, Italy, Marco’s academic and professional journey has taken him to countries including Portugal, Brazil, Spain, Norway, and Finland. Outside of his work, Marco enjoys photography, traveling, running, and football as devoted Juventus supporter.
