Hamza Abdulbasit is a Canadian diplomat currently stationed in Washington D.C. where he covers the Middle East and South Asia. From 2019-2023, he served as the Deputy Director for Iran and Yemen at Headquarters in Ottawa. Prior to that, he was the Head of the Political Section at the Embassy of Canada in the United
Dan Ciuriak is an economist with interests in international trade, innovation, and economic development. He has published widely as author and editor, within government and in a personal capacity. He concluded a 31-year career with the federal public service in 2008 as Deputy Chief Economist at the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT).
Shahriyar Nasirov holds a Ph.D. in Economics and Policy with a specialization in energy markets and has over 15 years of experience in the energy sector, particularly in Spain and Chile. He is currently an Associate Research Professor at the Center for Energy Transition (CENTRA UAI) at Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (UAI). Additionally, he is an
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Pegah Jamalof (PJ) is a PhD candidate in Global Governance. Her research examines the limits of global rule-making in the governance of social media platforms, with a particular focus on the United Nations Global Digital Compact, the influence of the European Union’s GDPR and DSA, and the role of Big Tech in shaping human rights
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Larissa Möckel is a graduate exchange student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs from the University of Konstanz, Germany, where she studies in the Master program of Politics and Public Administration since 2023. She holds a Bachelor degree with distinction in Politics and Public Administration from the University of Konstanz, where she graduated in
Jennifer Amuah is a dedicated advocate for international development, currently working as an Activist with One Canada on the Beijing Platform for Action. She has a strong track record of working with global institutions, including the United Nations and the World Bank, where she has contributed to policy discussions and youth empowerment initiatives. Her expertise
Holly Davis is a graduate student in the Masters of International Public Policy program at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. She recently graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University, earning an honors bachelor of arts in Political Science. It was throughout her time in this undergraduate degree that she developed a passion for international affairs, particularly
Ryan Durante (he/him) is a PhD student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. His research is currently exploring the emerging tensions over access to water resources in transboundary regions and the potential for conflict in longstanding cooperative relationships in the face of accelerating climate change. After completing his BA at Wilfrid Laurier University, Ryan
Sameer Gupta (he/him) is a Master of Arts candidate in Global Governance at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. He recently graduated from York University with a degree in Work and Labour Studies. At York, he served as President of the Work and Labour Studies Student Association, and contributed to ongoing research on diverse areas
Daniel Manyoki is a student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs in the Masters of Arts in Global Governance Program. He graduated from Carleton University with Distinction in History and a minor in Classics. Throughout his undergraduate degree, Daniel focused primarily on the political and sociological aspects of states. He has been published in
