Lina Belbouche is a Master of Arts in Global Governance student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs and holds a Combined Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Business Technology Management and Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Calgary. Her academic interests lie at the intersection of global governance, political economy, corporate governance,
Emily Kalmin is a current student in the Master of Arts in Global Governance at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. She completed an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with a specialization in Global Citizenship and a minor in Social Problems, Policy and the Law, at McMaster University in 2026. Seeking to better
Sadeen Kalbouna is a graduate student in the Master of Arts in Global Governance program at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Brock University. Her research interests lie at the intersection of conflict, security, identity, and mobility. More specifically, she is interested in exploring
Through the APF-BSIA Scholar Program, Dr. Nachiappan will continue researching how technology governance, economic security, and climate diplomacy shape India’s foreign policy and its partnerships across the Indo-Pacific.
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Dr. Nadibaidze will conduct a research project entitled “Assessing the Multifaceted Risks of AI in Military Targeting Decision-Making: A Preliminary Framework” during her time as a BSIA Scholar.
Fares is a PhD candidate at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. His research examines how Islamic devotion shapes the way that Muslim humanitarians apply Islamic principles. These principles can diverge as both Muslims and secular humanitarians often prioritize different values in humanitarian work. Fares specifically investigate how Muslim humanitarians rationalize their work within a
Kingsley M. Okoduwa is a contract and policy professional with expertise in contract lifecycle management, procurement, policy development, operational analytics, and regulatory compliance. He combines analytical insight with strategic governance to improve organizational performance, strengthen accountability, and mitigate risk. Most recently, Kingsley served as a Contract Analyst with the Northern Health Authority in British Columbia,
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Dr. Bixia Xu is an accounting professor and researcher whose work focuses on capital-market valuation dynamics, information environment, corporate disclosure, and corporate social responsibility. Her emerging research examines the evolving informational role of accounting, the deployment of AI in accounting, and economic and social consequences of AI. Her research has received support from the Social
Craig McLellan is the Founder and CEO of ThinkOn, a Canadian-owned cloud services provider recognized for its leadership in secure data protection and sovereign cloud infrastructure. With over 25 years of experience in technology innovation and data security, Craig is a respected voice in the industry and a leading advocate for data sovereignty in Canada.
Vina’s research project examines the role of AI, quantum technologies, and strategic industrial partnerships in advancing Canada’s engagement in the Indo-Pacific.
