Executive Board
Julia Gubitosi, Editor-in-Chief
Julia Gubitosi (she/her, they/them) is a second-year master’s student in NYU’s International Relations program. Julia completed a combined BA/MA program in International Peace and Conflict Resolution at American University in 2021, and then worked for a few years in real estate before returning to academia — eventually, Julia plans to pursue a PhD in Political Theory. Julia’s academic interests include gender and feminist theory, political theory, political economy, and nuclear disarmament. Check out Julia’s Substack, or find Julia on LinkedIn.
Pau Torres Pagès, Editor-in-Chief
Pau Torres Pagès (he/him) is a second-year MA candidate in Journalism and International Relations at NYU. He received his BA in Journalism with a minor in Law from Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona. He has experience as a radio, print, and online journalist and has been a staff reporter at Diari de Barcelona and the Spanish National Radio. As a freelancer, he has covered events such as the UN Climate Conference and the Cannes Film Festival and also worked as a fact-checker for the European Parliament elections. Additionally, he has experience in international organizations, having spent stints at the European Parliament and the United Nations Development Programme. Also interested in academia, he has worked as a Research Assistant at several universities.
Emily Morales, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
Emily Morales (she/her) is a dynamic second-year MA candidate in International Relations concentrating in International Politics and Business at NYU. She earned her BS in Public Service and Public Policy (concentrating in Emergency Management and Homeland Security) from Arizona State University. Her academic research has contributed to forums including the NY AI Summit, COP 29, Paris Peace Forum, and the World Economic Forum. Her commitment to public service is demonstrated through her previous volunteer work as an EMT. Her diverse experiences, from serving as a Justice in her undergraduate student council to holding a chapter officer position in Phi Sigma Pi, demonstrate her dedication to community engagement and leadership. When not immersed in her studies or professional pursuits, she can often be found hiking, relaxing at the beach, or exploring new destinations. Emily shares her home with two beloved dogs, Sassy and Koda, who provide a joyful balance to her ambitious academic and professional pursuits.
Sohini Ashoke, Deputy Coordinating Editor
Sohini Ashoke (she/her) is a first-year master’s student in NYU’s International Relations Program. She graduated from George Washington University in 2023 with a BA in Political Science. Before beginning graduate school, she worked in refugee resettlement and advocacy and interned with the United Nations Department of Global Communications. Her academic interests include the politics of information and epistemology, political psychology, and human rights, with a focus on how information is manipulated as a tool of oppression and how edcation and international law can empower societies to resist it.
Hana Kim, Digital Marketing Manager
Hana Kim is a second-year MA candidate in International Relations at NYU, concentrating in Asian Studies. She earned her BA in International Studies with an emphasis on Global Politics from Pepperdine University in 2023, where her thesis explored the implications of US censorship on Japan-ROK relations. She has previously interned at the Global America Business Institute, researching international civil nuclear energy policy. Currently, Hana serves as a policy intern at The Korea Society, focusing on US-ROK cooperation and NE Asian affairs. Her interests include East Asian security, alliance diplomacy, and US foreign policy in the Asia-Pacific. After graduating, she plans to pursue a career in foreign policy, advancing resilient US-Asia relations.
Editors
Blaise Malley, Reporting Piece Editor
Blaise Malley is a first-year MA student enrolled in the joint Global Journalism and International Relations Program. He graduated from Claremont McKenna College in 2020 with a B.A. in government. From 2022 to 2024, Blaise worked as a reporter at Responsible Statecraft, the online magazine published by the Quincy Institute, covering the intersection of U.S. domestic politics and foreign policy. Prior to that, he has worked as a reporter, editor, and fact-checker for The New Republic, The National Interest, and The American Prospect and has written for various other publications.
Julia Bails, Editor
Julia Bails (she/her) is a dual-degree Master’s candidate at NYU, pursuing an MPA in Public and Nonprofit Management with a focus on International Development and an MA in International Relations. She previously worked as a strategic communications consultant at Penta Group, where she advised global clients in the environmental philanthropy, fintech, and sustainability sectors. During her undergraduate studies at NYU, she served as Editor-in-Chief of IR Insider, overseeing coverage of global political developments. Her current research interests center on renewable energy diplomacy and the geopolitical implications of energy transitions.
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Abby Ferraro, Editor
Abby Ferraro (she/her) is a second-year MA student in International Relations at NYU’s Graduate School of Arts and Science and a copy editor for the Journal of Political Inquiry. She earned her BA in Philosophy and Theology from the University of Oxford, graduating with First-Class Honours and an Exhibition Scholarship. Her academic interests include gender, conflict, and political violence, with a focus on the roles of women in insurgent movements. She is also exploring the relationship between art and political memory, particularly how visual culture shapes narratives of justice and resistance. She has experience in legal research, having worked on litigation strategies and regulatory developments, as well as in policy analysis through nonprofit initiatives focused on climate solutions. Outside of her studies, she enjoys thrifting for hidden gems, dancing enthusiastically (if not always gracefully), lifting weights, and engaging with queer activism.
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Ivy Jiang, Editor
Ivy Jiang (she/her) is a second-year master’s student in NYU’s International Relations program. Ivy has completed her BA with Magna Cum Laude in Global Asia Studies at Pace University, with minors in History and Literature. Her academic interests include the impacts of pop culture and the forms of informal diplomacy as a case study in the case of South Korea.
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Isa Lauchengco, Editor
Isa Lauchengco (she/her) is a first and final-year master’s student in International Relations at NYU, concentrating in International Law. She joined the program through NYU’s accelerated BA–MA track. Originally from the Philippines, Isa earned her Bachelor’s degree in Politics and Philosophy from NYU, and hopes to go to law school in the near future! During her undergraduate years, she was actively involved in campus life, serving as Head Delegate of NYU’s Model United Nations Travel Team. Her academic interests include international diplomacy, particularly the foreign policy and diplomatic relations of her home country, the Philippines, as well as international justice and security, political theory, and the intersection of entertainment and politics. Isa has previously interned with the Brennan Center for Justice and the ACLU, and is currently interning with the United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services, experiences that have strengthened her commitment to public service. Outside of academics and work, Isa enjoys photography (check out her photography), keeping her Beli account up to date, and reading philosophy books that make her brain hurt. Feel free to connect with her on LinkedIn or Instagram!
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Maya Nir, Editor
Maya Nir (she/her) is a second year MA candidate in International Relations at NYU. She received her BA in Political and Social Thought at the University of Virginia, where she wrote her senior honors thesis on Transitional Justice in Tunisia after the Arab Spring. She also studied Arabic and French languages. Maya was previously the Media Relations Coordinator for Foreign Affairs Magazine and part of the Global Communications and Media Relations team at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York. She is now an editorial assistant at Just Security. When not working, she enjoys playing Ultimate Frisbee and sampling bakeries around Brooklyn.
Staff Writers
Cameron Roberts, Editor and Columnist
Cameron Roberts is a senior studying Global Liberal Studies with a concentration in Politics, Rights, and Development. Her writing primarily focuses on migration issues in and around Europe, with an emphasis on investigating human rights abuses. Outside of JPI, she has spent time in New York, France, and the UK conducting mutual aid work and assisting refugee-focused non-profit organizations. She is an avid runner and enjoys spending time with friends.
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Benjamin Larned, Writer
Benjamin Larned is a second-year MA International Relations student at NYU concentrating in International Law. He received his BA in International Studies with a Minor in History from Old Dominion University. A career humanitarian, Benjamin has supported responses for the Rohingya refugee crisis, Syrian refugee crisis, post-ISIS reconstruction of Iraq, and the 2023-24 Israel-Hezbollah war in Lebanon. His areas of focus include humanitarian crises, US foreign policy, and the trans-Atlantic alliance.
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Vladimir Gaberman, Writer
Vladimir Gaberman is a junior at NYU, where he studies economic theory and international relations. His writing explores the intersection of monetary and fiscal policy, national security, and American jurisprudence. He previously worked at the Social Science Research Council for the Africa Peacebuilding Network, where he contributed to the program’s statistical analysis efforts. His independent work includes examining the fiscal and distributional impacts of energy subsidies in Nigeria and analyzing the structural drivers of U.S. infrastructure recovery in the post-COVID-19 economy. Beyond his academic work, he is an avid backpacker and nature enthusiast.
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Karola Ammon, Writer
Karola Ammon (she/her) is a Berlin-based international student majoring in International Relations. She holds a BA in Political Science from Freie Universität Berlin, and for the past three years has worked at think tanks and cultural institutions in Berlin and Los Angeles, where she worked on international governance conferences, grass-roots exchange initiatives, and cultural academic exchanges.Her academic interests focus on challenges to the global order: reform initiatives in international institutions, the rise of emerging powers, and strengthening the transatlantic partnership. Karola is currently an exchange student at New York University, where she is enrolled in the International Relations program. LinkedIn
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Taskeen Tauhid, Writer
Taskeen is a Politics major concentrating in international law and human rights. She also works with the Undergraduate Law Review and The Zeitgeist, reviewing political and constitutional research, and editing essays on global justice, civic freedom, and political accountability. Previously active with Amnesty International NYU, Taskeen now collaborates with the League of Women Voters of NYC on reproductive healthcare policy research. She is also developing educational programs in Bangladesh to support girls from low-income communities. Her interests center on equity, civil liberties, and policy-driven social justice.
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Nurah Elmashni, Writer
Nurah Elmashni is a second-year master’s student at NYU studying International Relations with a concentration in Middle Eastern and Levantine Studies. She graduated summa cum laude with a BS in Diplomacy and International Relations from Seton Hall University. Her academic interests include US-Middle East relations, Arab regionalism, political and imperial expediency, critical security studies, and anti-corruption. She is interested in researching the liberal international legal order and Christian Zionism vis-à-vis the question of Palestine.
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Neha Chowdhury, Writer
Neha Chowdhury is a sophomore at New York University’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study, concentrating in Law, Culture, and Social Justice with a focus on South Asian studies and transnational feminist theory. Her writing explores issues at the intersection of gender, migration, and postcolonial identity, often drawing from anthropological and legal perspectives. Outside of JPI, she is the founder of a youth mentorship non-profit based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and has previously worked with organizations focused on education, civic engagement, and immigrant advocacy. She enjoys boxing, lifting weights, and trying new bakeries across New York City.
Reporting Piece Writers
Sarah Al-Arshani, Reporting Piece Writer
Sarah Al-Arshani is a first-year MA candidate in Journalism and International Relations at NYU. She earned her BA in journalism and political science from the University of Connecticut in 2019. After completing her undergraduate degree, Sarah spent some time in Amman, Jordan, covering refugees and cultural affairs for the Jordan Times, before joining Insider as a Global Breaking News Reporter. She has also worked as a trending and breaking news reporter for USA TODAY and as a communications manager for the University of Connecticut’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Sarah’s academic interests include Middle Eastern affairs, human rights, and the impact of urbanization on culture. Check out Sarah’s LinkedIn and Portfolio.
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Ourania Markaki, Reporting Piece Writer
Ourania Markaki (she/her) is a first-year M.A. student in the International Relations Program at New York University, concentrating in International Politics and Business. She earned her B.A. in Economics and International Relations at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, graduating with honours and the Elizabeth Black Scholarship as well as a Leadership Certificate. Ourania is currently a trainee at the Permanent Mission of Greece to the United Nations, where she has engaged with UNGA80, ECOSOC, and Security Council meetings, including work on the conflicts in Ukraine and Myanmar. Previously, she served as a Project Coordinator and a UN Representative, focusing on social development, climate change, migration, and conflict resolution.
Podcasters
Anastasia Mentar, Podcaster
Anastasia Mentar (she/her) is a first-year Master’s student in the Politics Department. She completed her Bachelors at UC San Diego in International Studies, where she studied international business and international politics with a regional focus on China and East Asia. She completed her senior thesis on the effects of the education of women and girls on the economic development of India and Cambodia. Her background in political theory as well as educational and political activism inform her interpretation of large scale political events and political behavior of groups. She has experience in political organizing, campaigns, unions, grassroots activism, and nonprofit research and communications. When not working, she enjoys reading, spending time in nature with her dog, and exploring the city.
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Sina Amberg, Podcaster
Sina Amberg (she/her) is a first-year M.A. candidate in Political Science with a concentration in Political Economy. She earned her B.A. in Political Science and Law from the University of Zurich and the National Chengchi University. Her academic interests include resource allocation, societal change, political behavior, and development studies. She is also deeply committed to humanitarian action, demonstrated through her volunteer work with the Circle of Young Humanitarians.
