Paul-Francois Polidori is a Senior Program Manager at the International Republican Institute, where responsibilities include designing and managing democratic advancement programs across Europe, focusing on Countering Foreign Authoritarian Influence and bolstering Transatlantic security cooperation. Previous positions include Senior Program Manager in the Transatlantic Strategy Division and Information & Communication Officer at the European External Action Service, advising EU ambassadors on political and human rights issues. Paul-Francois also contributed to the University of Macau as a Board Member and Executive Program Manager for the EU Academic Programme, enhancing media coverage and establishing international partnerships. Educational achievements include a Master's in International Relations and Global Issues from the University of Nottingham and studies in Politics and International Relations at The University of Hong Kong, among other degrees.