Executive Board
Carolina Xavier, Administrative Editor-in-Chief
Carolina Xavier (she/her) is a second-year MA candidate and Merey Fellow in NYU’s Program in International Relations, concentrating in International Law. She graduated with Honours from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Law & Human Rights. She is currently a Political Affairs Intern at the UN’s Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA). Previously, she worked for two years with ECCO Political Consulting in Brazil and at the Brazilian National Congress. Her research focuses on Latin American electoral politics and historical regional relations. In her spare time, Carolina enjoys listening to music, reading literary fiction, and exploring niche Brooklyn cafés.
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Corinne Lattermann, Content Editor-in-Chief
Corinne Lattermann (she/her) is a second-year MA student in International Relations at NYU and serves as co-Editor in Chief of the Journal of Political Inquiry. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from NYU’s Global Studies BA program, focussing on European politics and global health policy, with a minor in German. She has worked with organizations and nonprofits in the United States, Germany, and Italy, primarily focusing on global grant-making and research initiatives. She has experience working as both an editor and copy editor in previous positions held with the Technische Üniversität in Berlin and with the Women’s Foundation of Boston. Alongside her academic interests, she enjoys ceramics and knitting.
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Emily Morales, Senior Managing Editor
Emily Morales (she/her) is a dynamic first-year MA candidate in International Relations at NYU, building upon her solid foundation in Public Service and Public Policy from Arizona State University. Her academic journey, which began with a focus on Emergency Management and Homeland Security, has evolved to encompass foreign policy and human rights. Emily’s commitment to public service extends beyond the classroom, as evidenced by her 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 volunteer work, 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.
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Koko Suzuki, Social Media Officer
Koko J. Suzuki (she/her) is a first-year student in the M.A. in International Relations (MAIR) program at New York University, concentrating on international law. She earned her B.A. in Criminology with a minor in Political Science from the University of California, Irvine, and plans to attend law school after completing her graduate studies. Koko’s academic interests focus on diplomacy, international law, and security, with emphasis on East Asian relations and Japanese politics. Passionate about global history and international affairs, she strives to bridge diplomatic gaps through research and advocacy. Outside of academic pursuits, Koko enjoys cooking, baking, and attending concerts.
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.
Pau Torres Pagès, Managing Editor
Pau Torres Pagès (he/him) is a first-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.
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Julia White, Managing Editor
Julia White (she/her, they/them) is a first-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. When not studying, Julia can be found exploring Central Park while listening to podcasts, reading romance novels, and (attempting) to grow an herb garden.
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Cameron Roberts, Managing Editor and Columnist
Cameron Roberts (she/her) is a managing editor for the JPI academic journal and a columnist for the JPI online magazine. She is an undergraduate junior at NYU in the Global Liberal Studies program, concentrating on Politics, Rights, and Development. Her academic and research interests lie in issues related to migration policy in the Mediterranean region and conflict within the Middle East and North Africa. Outside of JPI, she volunteers with Commonpoint Queens and Serve the City. In her free time, Cameron enjoys spin classes and spending time with friends.
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Clara Apt, Managing Editor
Clara Apt is an undergraduate senior double majoring in International Relations and Middle Eastern Studies at New York University’s College of Arts and Sciences. She is a Junior Fellow at Just Security, a publication focusing on foreign affairs, human rights, and democracy at the NYU School of Law. She has previously interned for Freedom House and the U.S. Institute of Peace. Her interests include tech policy and climate security.
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Sara Radovic, Managing Editor
Sara Radovic (she/her) is a second-year MA candidate in International Relations at NYU. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in art history from Rutgers University in 2022, where she also wrote for the Rutgers Undergraduate Law Review (RULR). Some of her articles for RULR include Importance of National Paid Maternity Leave, The Controversial Conversion of Hagia Sophia and Law Involvement in Enhancing Education for Students with Dyslexia. She currently helps clients file claims with the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. Her primary interests include international law, human rights law, and selective commemoration of victims, particularly in the Balkans. When not studying or working, you can find her enjoying an iced vanilla oat latte at Ralph’s Coffee or exploring art museums in New York City.
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Julia Bails, Managing 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.
Jacqueline Tong, Copy Editor
Jacqueline Tong (she/her) is a second-year MA student at the Hagop Kevorkian Center for Near Eastern Studies at NYU. She holds a BA in History from Sarah Lawrence College, focusing on modern German and Middle Eastern history. Her research interests include the history of wars and resistance in the Middle East, with an emphasis on the political and gendered interpretations of historical events. Recently, she has served as a gender specialist at the UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), researching gender-based violence in conflict and natural disaster-affected regions in the Middle East.
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Makenzie Rodrigues, Copy Editor
Makenzie Rodrigues is currently a copy editor for JPI Online Magazine. She is a second-year MA student pursuing a degree in Politics (American Politics) at NYU in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. She earned a BA in Political Science with a double minor in French and Legal Studies in the Baccalaureate Honors Program at Rider University on a full-tuition scholarship. She also was a player on Rider’s Division 1 women’s soccer team all four years. Her interests and areas of expertise include American Politics, gender and racial justice, and progressive policy. She enjoys playing soccer, going to museums, singing, and finding good spots to eat!
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Nicole Monette, Copy Editor
Nicole Monette (she/her) is a second-year master’s student in the Global Journalism and European & Mediterranean Studies program. She graduated in May 2022 with a Master of Science in Global Affairs from NYU, where she completed her thesis on plausible scenarios for the trajectory of the war in Ukraine. As a Global Affairs student, she was a member of a consulting project in conjunction with the UN Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee researching the political climate in Afghanistan following the U.S. withdrawal in 2021. She was also the Managing Editor of Global Affairs Review, the student journal of NYU’s Center for Global Affairs. Before returning to NYU, she spent eight months in Rome and Milan studying Italian at an intensive language school. She is currently researching issues related to youth unemployment and depopulation in southern Italy, specifically the regions of Calabria and Sicily.
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Abby Ferraro, Copy Editor
Abby Ferraro (she/her) is a first-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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Kyla Bernal, Copy Editor
Kyla (she/they) will complete her undergraduate degree in History at NYU in 2026. She aspires to be a Ph.D. and J.D. student, with scholarly interests in movement and migration, invisible spaces of labor, and the sustainable, ethical, and cultural uses of land and estate. Kyla is passionate about transnational labor law and the Southeast Asian diaspora. Her works on tecno-colonialism and digital labor, accent bias in the Filipino diaspora, and analysis of Filipino classrooms perpetuating injustices have all been accepted at research conferences. She is currently working on research about collective labor of the Aeta tribe in the Philippines, and the neoliberal exploitation of domestic Filipina laborers in Saudi Arabia. She is also currently interning at the NYS Senate Chair of Committee on Labor. In Kyla’s free time, she enjoys watching the reality show “Survivor” and is convinced she could win the show.
Staff Writers
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Cameron Roberts, Managing Editor and Columnist
Cameron Roberts (she/her) is a managing editor for the JPI academic journal and a columnist for the JPI online magazine. She is an undergraduate junior at NYU in the Global Liberal Studies program, concentrating on Politics, Rights, and Development. Her academic and research interests lie in issues related to migration policy in the Mediterranean region and conflict within the Middle East and North Africa. Outside of JPI, she volunteers with Commonpoint Queens and Serve the City. In her free time, Cameron enjoys spin classes and spending time with friends.
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Maya Nir, Staff Writer
Maya Nir (she/her) is a first 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.
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Hana Kim, Staff Writer
Hana Kim is a first-year MA candidate in the International Relations program at NYU, concentrating in Asian Studies. She obtained her BA in International Studies with a focus on Global Politics from Pepperdine University. Her undergraduate thesis exposed the neglected impact of U.S. censorship on Japanese war crimes and its ongoing ramifications on Japan-ROK relations. During her research internship at the Global America Business Institute, Hana enriched her academic pursuits with practical experience. She is dedicated to dissecting the historical, cultural, and political complexities of East Asian Affairs, aiming to bridge historical gaps and shape regional policies. Her interests include ROK politics, U.S. foreign policy in the Asia-Pacific, security, and diplomacy.
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Sara Radovic, Staff Writer and Managing Editor
Sara Radovic (she/her) is a second-year MA candidate in International Relations at NYU. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in art history from Rutgers University in 2022, where she also wrote for the Rutgers Undergraduate Law Review (RULR). Some of her articles for RULR include Importance of National Paid Maternity Leave, The Controversial Conversion of Hagia Sophia and Law Involvement in Enhancing Education for Students with Dyslexia. She currently helps clients file claims with the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. Her primary interests include international law, human rights law, and selective commemoration of victims, particularly in the Balkans. When not studying or working, you can find her enjoying an iced vanilla oat latte at Ralph’s Coffee or exploring art museums in New York City.
