Policing Italy: Neoliberal Authoritarianism, Racial Stigma, and the Emerging Thin Blue Line
Ethan Barnes
Email: ethanbarnes26@u.northwestern.edu
BIO
Ethan Barnes is a third-year political science student at Northwestern University. He is deeply interested in systemic inequality and police reform, focusing on how historical and political legacies shape law enforcement and public trust. His research addresses the intersection of authoritarianism, far-right influence, and public safety reform in Italy.
