Meet SSE alum Alen Musaefendic (Senior Analyst at the Swedish Psychological Defence Agency, stationed in Brussels at the European External Action Service)
Using his drive to shape real-world events, Alen Musaefendic, SSE alum and Senior Analyst at the Swedish Psychological Defence Agency, stationed in Brussels at the European External Action Service, focuses on fighting disinformation and hybrid threats in the Western Balkans and beyond....
Meet SSE alum Agnes Nilsson (Political Advisor at the European Parliament)
The skills, experiences and relationships I gained at SSE have been fundamental to where I am today. During my final year at SSE I was a Wallenberg International Fellow, which meant that I got to study at Georgetown University and conduct an internship in Washington, D.C. It was the perfect way to develop my interest in the intersection of business and politics and explore different career options. I also received a lot of support from SSE professors and advisors, both during and after my studies....
Meet SSE alum Johanna Modigsson (Economic and Financial Affairs Counsellor at the Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OECD and UNESCO in Paris)
In times of crises there is always a great demand for analysis, policy guidance and multilateral coordination, and international organisations like the OECD have an important role to play in this respect. But most countries are also facing long-term challenges, which will require significant efforts and cooperation to figure out solutions to. Often there is no consensus on the best way to solve a problem, but this only emphasises the importance of providing evidence-based analysis to give policymakers a sound basis for decisions....
Leah Rheinberger's path to climate policy
Leah Rheinberger’s lifelong passion for nature conservation led her on a transformative path to Crawford, where she discovered a profound connection between science, policy, and the urgent call for climate action....
Turning passion into practice with Crawford graduate Hiroshi Maeda
Driven by a desire to translate passion into policy, Hiroshi Maeda's Crawford journey is transformative, deepening his grasp of socioeconomic issues for impactful change in the Asia-Pacific. ...
Annette Zou: From global impact to superpower sustainability
Annette Zou’s journey is as diverse as her global perspective. Born in the Shandong province in China and raised in Norway before settling in Canberra, her passion for sustainability has taken her across continents, making a mark wherever she goes....
Grad student talks climate diplomacy at global UN Climate Change Conference
University of Washington Jackson School grad student Maryam Al Hammadi (M.A. International Studies Candidate '24) was a featured guest in a panel discussion in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, titled, “Global Decarbonization Accelerator: Commitment of Young Emirati Minds,” as part of the annual global United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP28. We recently caught up with Maryam, whose hometown is Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, about the experience of being at COP28 and following her passion for climate diplomacy while pursuing a degree at the Jackson School....
PhD student from the School of Government and Public Transformation participated in the 2024 Raisina Dialogue in India
The School of Government and Public Transformation at Tec de Monterrey participated in the 2024 Raisina-IE Global Student Challenge, a collaboration between IE School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs (SPEGA) and the Observer Research Foundation (ORF)....
AWER Summit: Empowering Afghan Women’s Economic Resilience
The Alliance for Afghan Women’s Economic Resilience (AWER) Summit, an initiative of the U.S. Department of State and Boston University Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, took place on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC. The summit convened stakeholders from the private sector, civil society, academia, and governments to discuss strategies for investing in, empowering, and educating Afghan women and girls. AWER, established by U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken in 2022, aims to foster innovative collaborations to support Afghan women and girls’ access to education, employment, and entrepreneurship....
Christine An’s Cinematic Journey
Christine An (BA IR ’24) debuted "At What Cost" sharing her journey balancing family, passion, and education. Her intentional path forged a dual degree film/IR, shaping her into a global storyteller...
Bridgette Lang: Excelling in Global Citizenship
Bridgette Lang (BA IR '23) was selected as a State Department Rangel Fellow. Bridgette's exemplary commitment to global citizenship shines....
Meet Dr. Rachel Whitlark, Associate Professor in the Nunn School at Georgia Tech
The Sam Nunn School of International Affairs is home to many notable names, but if you haven't heard of Dr. Rachel Whitlark, you will soon. She is an Associate Professor in the Sam Nunn School of Inte...