Francesco D’Arrigo is a Founding member and Director of the Italian Institute of Strategic Studies “Niccolò Machiavelli.”
D’Arrigo holds an M.A. of Science in Political Science and M.A. in Homeland Security and Strategic Intelligence.
Francesco D’Arrigo’s professional career has followed three main tracks: Civil and Mlitary Maritime, Aviation and Academe.
Captain D’Arrigo served as Officer in the Italian Navy, graduating Naval Aviator from the U.S. Navy Flight Training Command in Pensacola, Corpus Christi and Whiting Field, earning several specializations in surface and antisubmarine warfare.
Leading university departments, Research centers and think tanks, D’Arrigo has designed and supervised European Commission-funded Research programs, Master’s degrees, advanced training, post graduate courses, seminars and international conferences.
Senior Airline Captain, D’Arrigo is strategic advisor for Italian and international companies, lecturer on aviation security and hybrid warfare, author of several publications in topics such as defence, hybrid warfare, strategic intelligence, homeland security, aviation, maritime safety. Analyst and editor for Start Magazine and Geopolitika Norge, his most recent published books are: “Minacce Ibride” – Paesi Edizioni; Comprendere la “Guerra Ibrida” – Mazzanti Libri; “Negoziazione: Psicologia e Metodo” – Aracne.
Francesco D’Arrigo is “Full Member” of the International Institute for Strategic Studies – London (IISS), Member of RAIN Defense+AI, AFCEA International and AFCEA Chapter Rome, Member of Centro Studi Americani.
