MAGG

Jonathan Kranendonk

Jonathan Kranendonk is a graduate student in the MAGG program at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. Prior to admission into the MAGG program, Jonathan completed a double major in English and History at Redeemer University, and a Master’s degree in History at the University of Waterloo. Jonathan’s research focuses on post-independence African history and […]

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Sameer Gupta

Sameer Gupta

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

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Daniel Manyoki

Daniel Manyoki

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

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John McMurry

John McMurry

John McMurry recently graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from University of Waterloo. During his undergraduate degree, John developed a strong interest in Migration Studies, as well Political Economy of the Environment. In his final year, John has the opportunity to complete an Honours Thesis on the topic of Far-Right proliferation

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Emma Sonnemann

Emma Sonnemann is a graduate student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs in the Master of Arts in Global Governance program. She is a recent graduate of Trent University where she completed her Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies and International Development. During her time at Trent, Emma completed research on topics including

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Andrew David Olson

Andrew Olson graduated in 2023 from Carleton University with a double major in History and Economics. He also holds a certificate in Data Analytics from McMaster University. He previously worked within the federal government at the National Research Council. Andrew’s research interests center on the history of banking, the impact of infrastructure on trade and

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Finn O’Connor

Finn O’Connor is a graduate student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs pursuing a MAGG. His research focuses on the political and economic implications of developing technologies, exploring a wide range of topics including international security, intrastate conflict, and infrastructure development. He previously graduated from the University of Waterloo with a BA in Political

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Nathalie Gatti

Nathalie Gatti is a graduate candidate in the Master of Arts in Global Governance program at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. She is a recent graduate from St. Francis Xavier University, where she completed an Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Development Studies and Political Science. Throughout her undergraduate degree, Nathalie’s research was focused

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Ainsley Cunningham

Hailing from Sackville, New Brunswick, Ainsley graduated from Mount Allison University with an Honours BA in International Relations and a double minor in Political Science and History in 2023. Throughout her undergraduate degree, she was a part of several volunteer organizations that centered around youth led initiatives to improve various aspects of rural life, including

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Ananya Vohra

Ananya Vohra is a Master’s of Global Governance candidate at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. She graduated from the University of Alberta in 2024 with a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in Political Science and a minor in Women’s and Gender Studies. Additionally, she earned certificates in Globalization and Governance and Peace and Post-Conflict

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Daniela Mendoza Ramirez

Daniela Mendoza graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bechelor of Arts in Political Science and a Minor in Spanish Language and Literature in 2024. Her research interests include International Political Economic and Diplomacy. During her Bachelor’s, she had the opportunity to complete two work experiences focused on International Trade. During eight months, Daniela

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Frances Northeast

Frances Northeast (she/her) recently graduated from the University of Toronto with an Honours Bachelor of Arts with high distinction, double majoring in Critical Studies in Equity and Solidarity (CSES) and Public Policy, with a minor in Political Science. She is an uninvited, radicalized settler living in Canada due to circumstances beyond her control. During her

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