Drawing on extensive experience in EU external action and diplomacy, Giulio Venneri will present key insights from his recently published book ‘Learning Policy Advice in International Affairs and Diplomacy’. Designed to bridge the gap between research and policy, the book offers practical guidance to students pursuing careers in diplomacy as well as advice to academics on how to interact more effectively with the policy world. The speaker will also reflect on the ongoing policy-making challenges related to the EU Enlargement policy, with a focus on the Western Balkans.