Welcome
Welcome to the official publication of the St Andrews Foreign Affairs Society. Feel free to reach out to the editors at fareview@st-andrews.ac.uk
Welcome to the official publication of the St Andrews Foreign Affairs Society. Feel free to reach out to the editors at fareview@st-andrews.ac.uk
The Foreign Affairs Review is the largest student-run publication at the University of St Andrews. Our subject matter varies widely, taking advantage of the unique angles our multinational writing team provides. The FAR works with analysts from all over the world, from Europe to Oceania. We aim to cover a blend of topical stories and deeper analysis, exploring the issues behind international headlines. If you are interested in writing for us, either as an analyst or by contributing a guest piece, reach out to our Editor in Chief at fareview@st-andrews.ac.uk.
Sofia Sanz-Kimura is a fourth year from the Washington D.C. area studying International Relations and Geography. She is primarily interested in international development, human rights, and humanitarian issues. Outside of academics, she loves to sing, go to museums, and explore new places and foods.
Sophie Adams-Smith is a third-year student studying International Relations from Virginia, USA. She is interested in diplomacy, multilateral organizations, and the use of soft power in international affairs. Outside of studies, she enjoys reading, cooking, traveling, and running.
Luke Caramanico is a second year student studying International Relations and Modern History from New York. He's particularly drawn to the functioning of IGOs and autocracies. Aside from his studies, he loves spending time outdoors and eating good food.
Sadie Golen is a third-year student studying International Relations and French from Massachusetts, USA. She is currently studying abroad at SciencesPo in Paris for the semester. Her academic interests lie in diplomacy, environmental policy, and international security, and outside of her studies, she likes to read, hike, and travel.
Paulina Kachalova is a third year International Relations student from New Jersey, USA. She is enthusiastic about everything International Relations but especially international law, economy, and health. Outside of her academics, Paulina loves to play the piano, dance, and bake all kinds of sweets.
Kevin Lee is a 4th year Middle East Studies and Modern History student who was born in the United States but now lives in Seoul, Korea. His academic interests at the moment are primarily Middle Eastern conflicts (particularly Russian/Soviet involvement in them) and the impact of Japan's colonisation of Korea.
Kayleigh Robic is a fourth year International Relations student from Pennsylvania, USA. She is particularly interested in environmental and international development issues, international and cyber security, and human rights. When not studying, she enjoys reading, music, hiking, and painting.
Bethell Seese is from Colorado and is in her third year of IR and Arabic. She is currently studying in Rabat and loves all things outdoors, baking, and reading.
Lily Bolash is a second year Modern Languages and International Relations student from Connecticut, USA. Her areas of interest include post-Soviet geopolitics, the state of the 'liberal international order,' and human rights, particularly in the context of conflict and migration. In her personal time, she enjoys traveling, skiing, and plant-based cooking.
Cameron Collier is a third year International Relations and Management student from Birmingham, Alabama. He is particularly interested in the rising power GMOs and the impact of western alliances. Outside of his classes, he is interested technology, entertainment and theatre.
Sophie Cooper is a second year International Relations student from Wales. She is particularly interested in European politics, global diplomacy, and international law, especially regarding war and conflict. Outside of academics, she enjoys reading and cooking, as well as travelling whenever she can.
Lucy Holmes is a postgraduate IR student from Yorkshire reading for an MLitt in Strategic Studies, with focus areas including European (de)colonisation, Native American history, and the uses and abuses of hard power. When not stuck in the library, Lucy can be found baking, playing pool, or attempting (unsuccessfully) to master the French language.
Cam Abelow is a second year from New York City studying International Relations and Economics. He has a particular interest in global trade and emerging market economies. Outside of his studies, Cam enjoys reading and cooking.
Larisa Badawi is a first year student from Boston, USA. She is originally from Syria, and has Russian roots as well. Larisa has always been very interested in learning about foreign politics and hopes to pursue a career in law or diplomacy. Outside of academia, she likes to read and spend time with her friends, family, and dogs.
Adrik Bagdasarian is a master's student in International Security Studies from Virginia, USA. His research interests range from the intersection of gender and terrorism to domestic security. Outside of academics, Adrik enjoys playing tennis, running, and discussing music hot-takes.
Bohyun Bang is a fourth year IR and Psychology student from South Korea. Her foreign affairs interests are largely in human rights and refugee-related issues, as well as in international law. Outside of her studies, she often goes for hikes, walks her neighbor's dog, and golfs!
Charlotte Burg is half-French, half-British, and in her second year studying International Relations and Psychology. Her main foreign affairs interests include human rights, foreign policy decision making and the EU. She is also a keen traveller and loves discovering new places!
Amelie Didda is a first year from New York studying International Relations and Spanish. She is most interested in examining the effects of post-colonial relationships, as well as immigration and refugee issues. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys the ocean, running, foreign films and expanding her food palate.
Mariana Edward is a second year IR and philosophy student. She is half-Scottish and half-Colombian, but has lived in Edinburgh since she was born. She is particularly interested in British politics - especially Britain’s relationship with Europe/Brexit, diplomacy, and the way in which wider social and philosophical drivers influence public policy.
Jack Fulton is a postgraduate reading International Security Studies, originally from Guildford, Surrey. His academic interests focus on South-East Asia, and regional security implications from developing Sino-UK/US relations and broader foreign policy. In his spare time, he likes to practice his golf or read popular science.
Phillip Fuss is 27 years old and doing his MLitt in Strategic Studies. After graduating in history and politics from the University of Munich, he worked for three years as a foreign policy advisor to an MP in the Bundestag (German Parliament). Phillip mostly writes on German politics, with a focus on foreign and security policy as well as German & European militaries and military matters. In his spare time, he plays handball and loves hiking and traveling.
Anna Grace Galkin is earning her MLitt in Theology and the Arts and is currently from Salt Lake City, Utah. She spent much of her childhood moving from place to place, and is now fascinated with how localised religious and philosophical commitments play out on the international stage. When not in the library, she enjoys trying new teas, playing and watching football, and spending lots of time with family and friends.
Mary Henderson is a second year History and International Relations student. She is interested in international law and security, with a particular focus on human rights issues. In her free time, she loves painting, travelling and going for long walks.
Chloe Hind is a senior honours year student studying International Relations, and is originally from Toronto, Canada. She is interested in critical security studies and the role of gender in Foreign Affairs. Outside of academics, she enjoys reading, travel, and spending time outdoors.
Abigail Li is a first year student from New York City studying International Relations and Economics. She is primarily interested in studying the politics of the Middle East and Asia, with a focus on security issues in the South China Sea. Outside of class, she loves to play lacrosse, travel, and read.
Sammi Li is a third year student studying International Relations and Film Studies. She is from Hong Kong. She is interested in conflict resolution, human rights issues and security problems in Asia. Outside of her studies, she also enjoys art, movies, reading and travelling.
Kate MacGregor is a second year International Relations and Economics student from Toronto, Canada. She is particularly interested in the international implications of China's rise, as well as the relationship between foreign affairs and economics. Outside of academics, she enjoys skiing, hiking, and playing ultimate frisbee.
Cadence Mak is a second year International Relations and Chinese student from Brooklyn, with a particular interest in postcolonial studies and China's rise. In her free time, she likes to try new coffee, go to museums, and do the New York Times crossword.
Noura McNelis Mahmoud is a third year student studying International Relations and Modern History. Her academic interests centre on enslavement, migration, children’s rights, and gender. Outside of her studies, Noura sits on the committees for United Nations Association St Andrews and New Global Normal St Andrews, as well as spending free time writing and being outdoors.
Romas Moore is a first-year student pursuing a joint Modern History and Philosophy degree. He is particularly fascinated by Kissinger's philosophy of history, the Metternich and Bismarck eras, and the dynamics of the emerging multipolar world. As a native of Boston, Romas enjoys playing tennis, skiing, and above all else engaging in lively and intellectual debate.
Alexander Peris is a 1st year student from the United States studying International Relations and Modern History. He is interested in grand strategy, European history, and learning new languages.
Julia Petkov is a second year from New York City studying International Relations and French. Within foreign affairs, she is specifically interested in international law, renewable energy, and relations with Russia. Outside of academics, she loves going to cafes with friends, going to museums, and tennis.
Sofia Podini is a first-year IR and Modern History student from Washington, D.C. She is interested in international development issues particularly relating to education, gender, and trade. Outside of her studies, she enjoys travelling, yoga, and practicing Italian.
Sebastien Richardson is a second-year International Relations student from Sydney, Australia. His areas of interest include international public finance, law, and Asian geopolitics. Outside of the FAR, Sebastien is also a writer with the St Andrews Law Review and treasurer of the ANZ Society, and enjoys running and ocean swimming.
Raph Robeson is a third-year student studying Economics and International Relations from England. She has a strong interest in international development, security and environment issues. Outside of her studies, she enjoys swimming, running and hiking.
Isabella Sansanelli is a postgraduate student with the MLitt Peacebuilding and Mediation Program from New York. After completing her undergraduate studies, she worked as a paralegal doing humanitarian visas pro bono for low-income immigrant families and was inspired to continue her studies into the areas of peacekeeping and human rights. In her free time, she enjoys reading fiction/fantasy novels and playing volleyball!
Greta Shope is a first year from Virginia studying Spanish and International Relations. She is particularly interested in constitutional studies, especially in the areas of privacy, expression, and other fundamental rights. Outside of class, she enjoys travelling, playing piano, and spending time with her cat, Ernie.
Nitya Singh Lodhi is a fourth-year student studying International Relations and Sustainable Development from Delhi. Her passion lies in Politics and Development in Southeast Asia, human rights, and international security. Beyond her academic pursuits, she finds joy in film photography, equestrian activities, and backpacking adventures.
Maya Thompson is a fourth year student in International Relations and Film Studies. Her work focuses on issues of identity, violence in all its forms, and exploring the connections between culture and politics. Outside of writing (academic or not), she enjoys singing along to her playlists and improving her cooking skills.
Oliver Willoughby-Jones is a second-year student from Anaheim, California studying International Relations and Modern History. He is interested in power structures, particularly within non-state actors and how those structures affect the foreign policy of governments. Outside of academics, he enjoys reading, writing, and photography.