Francesca Villanueva
Deputy Chair of G-2 Affairs Working Group
Francesca Villanueva is Deputy Chair of G-2 Affairs Working Group at World Order Lab. She holds Bachelor of Science in Management of International Social Challenges from the Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Erasmus University Rotterdam. Her academic interests include international cooperation, public policy, migration studies, sustainable development in the Philippines, and EU-ASEAN relations.
She has gained professional experience in research, advocacy, communications, and project coordination through her work with the ASEAN University Network Secretariat, Ibon International and Reality of Aid Asia Pacific, the Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies. She currently works with the Hague Institute of Geopolitics as a Research Intern, as well as serving as a Conference Director for Student Think Tank for European-Asian Relations.
Beyond her professional work, Francesca has been involved in youth-led initiatives focused on environmental conservation, education, and child protection. She has also held leadership and policy-writing roles in student organizations, strengthening her interest in connecting people and institutions to create meaningful social impact.
Francesca hopes to pursue a career in international cooperation and sustainable development, particularly between Europe and Southeast Asia. Outside of her academic and professional work, she enjoys writing, exploring different cultures, and staying connected to community initiatives in the Philippines.
Language: Filipino (Native), English (C2), Dutch (A2), Spanish (A1).
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Management of International Social Challenges
Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Erasmus University Rotterdam (2023 - 2026)
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Research Interests
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Regional Focus
ASEAN
AI Governance
Comparative Politics & Political Behavior
ESG and Corporate Social Responsibility
EU-ASEAN Relations
European Union
Free Trade Agreements
Migration Studies
Public-Private Partnerships
South China Sea Issues
Philippines
Taiwan
Southeast Asia
Europe
Indo-Pacific
Asia-Pacific
Francesca Villanueva
Deputy Chair,
G-2 Affairs Working Group
Selected Articles & Publications
Walking the Tightrope: ASEAN's Pax Silica-WAICO Balancing Act
The Hague Institute for Geopolitics | September 28, 2026Can the Philippines Bridge ASEAN’s Divisions as China Grows More Assertive in the South China Sea?
The Hague Institute for Geopolitics | September 16, 2026When the Door to Democracy Is Open, Who Gets Through?
International Democracy Community | September 14, 2026From Holland to the East: D66’s Implications for Asian Foreign Policies
Student Think Tank for Europe-Asia Relations | December 11, 2025Timor-Leste and the Test of ASEAN's Promise: Unpacking the Strategic Discourse of Timor-Leste’s New ASEAN Chapter
Student Think Tank for Europe-Asia Relations | November 7, 2025
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