I was born in Uzbekistan, raised in Russia, and matured in Singapore. According to the World Bank, these are 175th, 71st and 7th places respectively by 2019 GDP per capita. Having lived in countries with dramatically different historical trajectories, I could not stop wondering what brings countries prosperity or poverty, and what shapes culture and national character. These relations, actions, and their circumstances fuel my interest in getting to the core of many political controversies and understanding the true meaning of political leadership. Hence why I am currently studying International Relations and International Organisations and Honours College in the University of Groningen, Netherlands. My personal and professional experiences (working in a co-governance body of the University) contribute to my interest in research and the field of IR and Geopolitics at large.

Morgan Byerley is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in International Studies from the University of Alabama. In addition to a concentration in business, she is interested in South Korean and European affairs. She has used her experience in journalism and business to write for a variety of magazines and literary journals.

Antonio is currently pursuing a Master’s dual degree in International Development at
Sciences Po Paris School of International Affairs and Bocconi University with a
concentration in Diplomacy. Born in Italy, he holds a Bachelor of Science in
Economics and Finance at Bocconi University. His areas of interest include European
political affairs and Mediterranean basin.

Sanne de Jong is pursuing a Master’s in Environmental Policy at Sciences Po, Paris School of International Affairs. Originally from Germany and the Netherlands, she obtained her BA in International Relations from University College Maastricht. She has worked as a Research Intern at NATO and at the Transatlantic Policy Center at American University, Washington DC, gaining expertise in researching transatlantic relations and security issues related to climate change. She is passionate about researching US and EU affairs, climate geopolitics, international climate relations, and critical approaches to security.

Edoardo is a PhD Fellow at NASP, a collaborative doctoral program between the University of Milan and University of Pavia, specializing in Political Studies with a specific focus on International Studies. Having earned his master's degree in International Relations from the University of Milan, his research pursuits primarily revolve around international security, strategic studies, and geopolitics. At present, he is actively engaged in a project that delves into the realm of cybersecurity, exploring the emerging challenges posed by cyberwarfare.

Alberto is currently completing a bachelor's degree in "International Relations and Diplomatic Affairs" at the University of Bologna, Italy, with an exchange program at the National University of Singapore. As a ONE Youth Ambassador, he engages in advocacy activities with Italian institutions, focusing particularly on issues related to climate change and extreme poverty in the African continent. His main areas of interest are climate diplomacy, North-South relations and China's foreign policy.

Clément is a Sciences Po-PSIA student currently pursuing a Master in International Governance and Diplomacy, with concentration in Global Risks. He completed a Bachelor’s Degree at Sciences Po Paris on the Reims Campus under the Euro-American Program, and spent a semester in exchange at the University of British Columbia. He is interested in international security issues, international relations, and the challenge of energy transition. His main area of focus are nuclear weapons policies, with an emphasis on the impact they have on international relations, and the extent to which they shape the diplomatic and military strategies of nuclear-armed and non-nuclear-armed countries. As recognition of his work, he was chosen to be a panel presenter during the 2023 Youth and Leaders Summit held by PSIA in Paris.

Filippo is currently pursuing a master's dual degree in "International Governance and Diplomacy" at SciencesPo Paris and Peking University with a concentration in diplomacy. Born and raised in Italy, he holds a bachelor's degree in "International Relations and Diplomatic Affairs" from the University of Bologna with exchange programs in Buenos Aires and Berkeley. His areas of interest are China and Western Europe.

Manfredi is a dual degree master's student in International Relations at Sciences Po and LSE. He completed his BA in History and International Relations at King’s College London with a dissertation on early-Cold War covert operations. He is from Rome, Italy.

Asad is a Sciences Po-Paris School of International Affairs alumnus with a MA in International Security. His areas of expertise are South Asian foreign policy and security issues, mainly focused on Pakistan and its relations with its neighbours and beyond, with a keen interest in climate change and global power politics. Asad has worked as a researcher with UNESCO in Paris, and Tabadlab in Islamabad. Currently, he is working as a Research Associate to the Minister at the Ministry of Climate Change in Pakistan, where he guides and advises on issues related to climate change and Pakistan.

Leah Rea is a scholarship PhD researcher at the Transitional Justice Institute, Ulster University, where she examines the relationship between constitutional conventions and the progression of human rights in Northern Ireland in the context of international human rights law. She has an MA in Violence, Terrorism and Security, an MA in Conflict Transformation and Social Justice, and an LLB, all from Queen’s University Belfast. She currently serves on the Human Rights Working Group of the European Student Thinktank, and is a member of the FEPS YAN (8th Cycle). She is an alumnus of the Washington Ireland Programme (2021) and the British Council's Study USA scholarship programme (2014-2015). She is interested in the role of international human rights law and related institutions with focus on foreign policy and geopolitics.

Ulysse Richard is an International Security dual Master’s candidate at Sciences Po & Peking University. His research interests include the ethics of emerging technologies, cybersecurity, and China’s foreign policy. He currently interns within the CyberPeace Institute’s Threat Intelligence team in Geneva and the UN Office for Disarmament’s Science, Technology, and International Security Unit in New York.

Stavros was born and raised in Thessaloniki, Greece. He holds a bachelor's degree in Balkan, Slavic and Oriental Studies and is currently pursuing a Master’s in International Security at Sciences Po Paris School of International Affairs. His areas of interest include Eastern European affairs and European integration. Stavros is proficient in Greek and English, with some knowledge of Romanian and French. His focus on conflict resolution and global security provides him with valuable insights into geopolitical dynamics. He has conducted extensive research on regional security issues and is currently affiliated with the Embassy of Greece in Skopje, North Macedonia, where he is actively involved in diplomatic initiatives and policy analysis.

Andrea is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management at Bocconi University in Milan, Italy. He contributes in a geopolitical student think tank, Aleph - Analisi Strategiche, with focus on intelligence and defense, and his areas of interest are the Mediterranean basin and Northern Africa.

Rocco holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations and Diplomatic Affairs from the University of Bologna, where he graduated with First Class Honours. He also studied International Relations at University of Surrey as an exchange student. He is currently pursuing a master's degree in International Governance and Diplomacy at SciencesPo Paris. His field of expertise is related to security issues and conflict analysis, with a focus on the Indo-Pacific and MENA regions.

Andrea is currently pursuing a MSc in Economics at Tilburg University. He previously studied International Affairs and Diplomacy at the University of Bologna, where he graduated with First Class Honours. He also studied at SciencesPo Rennes during his Erasmus. His areas of interest are related to the intersection of economics and geopolitics. He is particularly focused on International Trade issues and South East Asia.

Riya is currently pursuing a Master’s in International Security at Sciences Po Paris School of International Affairs. Originally from the United States, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance with a minor in International Studies from Boston College. She previously worked as an Investment Banker at UBS. Her areas of interest include diplomacy, peace-building, and post-conflict development.

William Tomblin Shaw is a BSc Politics & International Relations student at the London School of Economics (LSE). With a keen research interest in Migration Studies and inter-ethnic conflict, William has spent time in Uganda and Cambodia gathering evidence for upcoming publications. Other areas of academic interest include Eastern European politics and Classical Political Theory.

Francesco is a Geopolitical analyst who graduated from the Paris School of International Affairs – Master in International Governance and Diplomacy, his centers of interest are the Post-Soviet Space and the Balkans. He occasionally writes on Scenari and International Affairs Forum.

Born and raised in Uzbekistan and currently in Warsaw, Poland, Arslan is an undergraduate IR student at Collegium Civitas University. His thesis is on the containment of Russia's irredentist policies in post-Soviet states. He is the founder and chairman of the Collegium Civitas Debating Society, and has contributed to the European Student Think Tank and IAPSS. He has professional experience in geopolitical and legislative research, reporting, editing, and copywriting. Having served as an editor for a healthcare magazine in the United States, he plans to pursue a career as an international criminal law specialist. His primary area of interest is Central and Eastern Europe, and he is eager to contribute to the redefinition, enhancement, and maintenance of the rules-based international order. This involves transcending Westphalian principles of cooperation and competition and adapting to the complex nature of global connectivity.