BSIA hosts third annual Technology Governance Policy Challenge

February 10, 2026 / 2 minutes of reading

The Balsillie School was pleased to host the third annual Technology Governance Policy Challenge from February 8th to 10th, 2026. The Challenge is a flagship, interdisciplinary student competition that brings together current and aspiring professionals working at the intersection of emerging technology and international affairs. The theme this year was “Green Technologies for Climate Mitigation, […]

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Dispatch from the World Food Programme in Cambodia: Frances Northeast’s third blog from the field

February 5, 2026 / 4 minutes of reading

Photo credit: Frances Northeast By Frances Northeast, MAGG Sousdei! I can’t believe that I am a month away from finishing my internship with WFP Cambodia. So much has happened in the last few months. After having drafted and submitted two high-level external government donor reports, I am now mainly focused on providing materials based on

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Graduates Feature: Christy Lorenz, MIPP ’24

February 2, 2026 / 5 minutes of reading

Christy Lorenz

MIPP ’24

Current Position: Junior Research Fellow, NATO Association of Canada

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PhD Candidate Zack Ahmed Successfully Defends His Dissertation

January 6, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

The Balsillie School community extends warm congratulations to Zack Ahmed, who successfully defended his dissertation, “The politics of survival: South-South migration, urban informality, Governance, and the food security nexus in Nairobi, Kenya” on January 6, 2026. We extend thanks to Zack’s advisors Dr. Jonathan Crush and Dr. Jenna Hennebry, committee member Dr. Bruce Frayne, internal/external

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Graduates Feature: Devon Aransevia, MAGG ’19

November 27, 2025 / 4 minutes of reading

Devon Aransevia

MAGG ’21

Current Position: Sr. Strategy Manager, Public Policy, TELUS

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Graduates Feature: Asha Harris, MIPP ’22

November 27, 2025 / 3 minutes of reading

Asha Harris

MIPP ’22

Current Position: Toronto Urban Fellow – Policy Professional – City of Toronto, Cultural Partnerships Unit – Economic Development and Culture

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Dispatch from UNDP Lao PDR: Nathalie Gatti’s second blog from the field

November 24, 2025 / 3 minutes of reading

Photo credit: Nathalie Gatti By Nathalie Gatti, MAGG Sabaidee, Hello again from Laos! The past two months have absolutely flown by. In Vientiane, the dry season has just started, meaning lots of holidays, events, tourists, and an incredibly busy work schedule. As tourist season ramps up, it is a great reminder to explore Southeast Asia

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Dispatch from UNDP Lao PDR: Sarah Hamm’s first blog from the field

November 24, 2025 / 3 minutes of reading

Photo credit: Sarah Hamm By Sarah Hamm, MIPP When I first arrived in Vientiane, Laos, I was eager and admittedly quite nervous to find my place within such a large organization and a completely new environment. Like many people drawn to international development, I arrived in Laos with a desire to make a difference. However,

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PhD Candidate Tamara Lorincz Successfully Defends Her Dissertation

November 20, 2025 / 1 minute of reading

The Balsillie School community extends warm congratulations to Tamara Lorincz, who successfully defended her dissertation, “In the Line of Fire: Military Emissions, the National Security Exemption and NATO Expansion in Climate Governance” on November 20, 2025. We extend thanks to Tamara’s supervisor, Dr. Timothy Donais, committee members Dr. Simon Dalby, Dr. Marie-Claire Cordonier Segger, and

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Graduates Feature: Mackenzie Cassels, MAGG ’21

November 11, 2025 / 3 minutes of reading

Mackenzie Cassels

MAGG ’19

Current Position: Policy Advisory, Global Affairs Canada

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Dispatch from the World Food Programme in Cambodia: Frances Northeast’s second blog post from the field

November 10, 2025 / 4 minutes of reading

Photo credit: Frances Northeast By Frances Northeast, MAGG Sousdei! It has been two months since I first joined WFP Cambodia, and the time has flown by! Since my last blog post, I have completed and submitted a report to a donor country, and I am currently working on the draft report for another donor country.

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Dispatch from the United Nations 80th First Committee Session for Disarmament and International Security: Kianna Low-A-Chee’s blog from the field

October 23, 2025 / 2 minutes of reading

Photo credit: Kianna Low-A-Chee By Kianna Low-A-Chee, MIPP Since September, I have been working with Project Ploughshares researching AI and emerging technology. On the 17th of October 2025, I had the privilege of delivering a joint statement on behalf of Project Ploughshares and many other civil society organizations to the United Nations 80th First Committee

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