Sophie Greco is a PhD student at the BSIA through Wilfrid Laurier University, specializing in Global Governance with a focus on Conflict and Security. Her doctoral research aims to explore the impact of gendered movements/mobilizations/organizations in Latin America on the construction of post conflict “peace”. Sophie’s academic foundations include an MA in Criminology and Criminal […]
Emma Sonnemann is a graduate student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs in the Master of Arts in Global Governance program. She is a recent graduate of Trent University where she completed her Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies and International Development. During her time at Trent, Emma completed research on topics including
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Finn O’Connor is a graduate student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs pursuing a MAGG. His research focuses on the political and economic implications of developing technologies, exploring a wide range of topics including international security, intrastate conflict, and infrastructure development. He previously graduated from the University of Waterloo with a BA in Political
Hailing from Sackville, New Brunswick, Ainsley graduated from Mount Allison University with an Honours BA in International Relations and a double minor in Political Science and History in 2023. Throughout her undergraduate degree, she was a part of several volunteer organizations that centered around youth led initiatives to improve various aspects of rural life, including
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Ananya Vohra is a Master’s of Global Governance candidate at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. She graduated from the University of Alberta in 2024 with a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in Political Science and a minor in Women’s and Gender Studies. Additionally, she earned certificates in Globalization and Governance and Peace and Post-Conflict
Dawit Yehualashet Kebede is a PhD student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs (BSIA), where his research explores the intersections of diaspora politics and transnational conflict. His current work examines recent violent clashes within Eritrean diaspora festivals in Canada, aiming to uncover how these events are influenced by broader geopolitical tensions in the Horn
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Frances Northeast (she/her) recently graduated from the University of Toronto with an Honours Bachelor of Arts with high distinction, double majoring in Critical Studies in Equity and Solidarity (CSES) and Public Policy, with a minor in Political Science. She is an uninvited, radicalized settler living in Canada due to circumstances beyond her control. During her
Jacob Tuckey is a graduate student in the Master of Arts in Global Governance program at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University, specializing in Strategy and International Policy. His research interests center on the role of
Lilla Eperjesi is a student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs in the Masters of Arts in Global Governance Program. She recently graduated from the University of Guelph with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Throughout her undergraduate degree, Lilla developed a strong interest in researching gender, security, peace and conflict. During
Thomas Gries graduated with Honours from the University of Lethbridge in June of 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. While studying at Lethbridge, he primarily focused on European and American history, leading him to develop an interest in international affairs. After working as an English language teaching assistant through Canada’s Odyssey Program,
