International Affairs Policy Brief Series

Toward Effective Reporting in Environmental Agreements: Lessons for the Global Plastics Treaty

Alexandra Carlotto is a second-year student pursuing her MS in Environmental Science and Policy at Northeastern. She has a Bachelor’s in Biology and Environmental Studies from Fairfield University, driving a strong interest in global environmental governance, specifically the science-policy interface and the role of knowledge and knowledge holders within international environmental negotiations. She is a Program Manager for the Global Environmental Governance team out of the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs and has conducted research on reporting and compliance measures in multilateral environmental agreements in the context of a global treaty on plastic pollution.

Global Algorithm Accountability Treaty (GAAT): A Proposal to Counter Extremist Exploitation of Social Media

Eva is passionate about security issues, with a strong focus on counterterrorism, conflict studies, and post-conflict development. Currently, she’s pursuing a Master of Science in Security and Resilience Studies through the Plus One Program and is committed to enhancing resilience strategies in both government and private sectors. Her experience includes working as a Research Assistant analyzing the global refugee crisis and participating in a Dialogue of Civilizations in the Balkans, where she studied post-war reconciliation, disaster recovery, and anti-corruption efforts.

Reproducing the Nation: Biopolitics and the Global Return of Demographic Strategy

Nina Haddleton is an undergraduate student from Cambridge, Massachusetts, studying International Affairs with a minor in Political Science. She began her Northeastern studies in Paris, and this fall will join its Dialogue+ program where she will be studying in Sarajevo, Belgrade, Cairo, and Amman. Her background has both American and Russian roots which from an early age has inspired curiosity about different cultures. In her free time, Nina enjoys reading, cooking, and exploring Boston and the Cape.

Feeding a Fractured World: U.S. Policy Response to the Global Food Price Crisis

Preston Chan is a freshman studying Economics and International Affairs, with a strong interest in harnessing policy, diplomacy, and innovation to address global insecurity. Born and raised in Hong Kong, Preston brings a cross-cultural lens to economic and geopolitical challenges, with a particular focus on issues impacting marginalized communities. His academic interests are matched by a deep commitment to empowering the socioeconomic mobility of underserved youth. He is the founder of Invent Your Own Future (IYOF), a youth-led nonprofit that connects students with access to mentorship, internships, and career opportunities. Whether in policy research, nonprofit leadership, or grassroots initiatives, Preston’s work is guided by a belief in inclusive progress and the power of young people to drive meaningful, lasting change.

Surplus Over Sustainability: The Effect of U.S. Agricultural Policy on Foreign Trade with Mexico

Combating Climate Change: Women, SIDS, and Indigenous Communities

Inequality in Brazil

Inequality in Brazil

Inequality in Brazil

Inequality in Brazil