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Studies

International Relations + global systems focus

Coursework, skills, and writing samples shaped by a Global & International Studies lens.

Coursework highlights

  • International Relations Theory
  • Global Political Economy
  • Diplomacy & Conflict Resolution
  • Security Studies
  • Comparative Politics
  • Research Methods in Global Studies

Research interests

  • technology's impact on diplomatic practice
  • information integrity and security strategy
  • economic statecraft and resilience
  • climate security policy
  • civic tech for cross-cultural collaboration

Skills toolkit

research synthesiswritingpolicy analysiscross-cultural communication
Writing

Selected writing samples

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2025-11-10

Diplomacy in the Age of Algorithms

How technical systems reshape negotiation dynamics, agenda-setting, and the soft power of information.

diplomacytechnologygovernance
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2025-06-03

Political Economy of Coastal Resilience

A study on how funding models and governance structures shape adaptation outcomes.

political economyclimatesecurity
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2024-12-14

State Security in a Multipolar Era

Notes on deterrence, alliance signaling, and information integrity.

securitygeopoliticsstrategy
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