The PhD Programme intends to offer an in-depth knowledge of the constitutive and evolutionary dynamics of modern and contemporary politics, investigated through a comprehensive interdisciplinary perspective. Specific training objectives of the courses are: - The deepening of the study of historical processes and scientific theories in the political, philosophical, sociological and legal disciplines. - The acquisition of a sure command of the methodologies of empirical research. - The development of a solid theoretical awareness in the thematic areas pertaining to the doctorate. - The attainment of competences and professional skills necessary to interpret and "govern" the evolutionary dynamics of contemporary social, political, economic and institutional phenomena, also with regard to equal opportunities and international cooperation processes.