On this episode we feature, Agnese Pacciardi a PhD researcher at the Department of Political Science, where she focuses on borders, mobility, and security through critical lenses. Her research primarily delves into European external migration management in North and West Africa, exploring the impacts and implications of these policies. Additionally, Agnese is an active member of the feminist collective Fundación Luvo, dedicated to promoting emancipatory pedagogies and anti-racism through writing and educational initiatives.

Agnese's current research project examines how individuals in Senegal encounter and navigate imposed restrictions on their mobility. Recognizing that African mobility to Europe faces significant constraints due to policies aimed at curtailing movement, her research investigates how people continue to move nonetheless, reclaiming and redefining movement in various ways. Conducting in-depth ethnographic fieldwork in several areas in Senegal, Agnese engages with Senegalese individuals and others from West Africa to explore their practices and perceptions of mobility.

By situating her research geographically in Senegal, a place seemingly distant from the border, Agnese aims to comprehend the pervasive nature of border externalisation policies and practices that immobilize individuals even before reaching any physical border. She acknowledges the far-reaching effects these externalized borders have on those they seek to immobilize, as well as their families, friends, and communities.

Join us in this episode as we dive into Agnese Pacciardi's groundbreaking research and insights on global mobility regimes and border externalisation practices.