Bruno Ruffier is a visiting researcher at the Raymond Aron Center for Sociological and Political Studies at the School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences in Paris and is currently working on his Ph.D. in Political Philosophy at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul. He has a bachelor’s degree in law and a master’s degree in political philosophy and has attended summer courses at Goethe Universität in Frankfurt and the Royal Holloway University of London. His research focuses on democratic erosion and antisemitism in early 20th-century Germany, while drawing parallels to current threats to democracy due to the resurgence of global far-right movements. Bruno has published many articles and book chapters on topics like political pessimism, charismatic leadership authoritarianism, anti-liberal political philosophy, and antisemitism.
The project provides educators with essential tools and knowledge to identify and address extremism among adolescents. Specialized workshops and educational materials empower teachers and school staff to detect early signs of extremist behavior, foster safer school environments and prevent potential acts of violence. The project’s holistic approach focuses on media literacy, critical thinking, and community engagement, building resilience against extremist ideologies.
Bruno participated in the IVLP Project Countering Holocaust Denial and Antisemitism to Combat Racism & Identity-Based Hate, organized by the U.S. Department of State and Mississippi Consortium for International Development, in partnership with WorldOrlando and Cleveland Council on World Affairs.
Bruno’s exchange experience led to the development of his IVLP Impact Award project: “My IVLP experience provided invaluable insights into innovative approaches to combating extremism, particularly through engaging workshops and collaborations with experts in cities like Washington, D.C. and Cleveland, Ohio. Interacting with professionals at institutions like the Holocaust Museum and Global Engagement Center in Washington solidified my commitment to empowering educators to confront extremist ideologies effectively.”
Washington, DC; Orlando, FL; Cleveland, OH