Bachelor of Arts (BA) · Portuguese Catholic University - Institute for Political Studies
Catarina is a 21-year-old Portuguese pursuing an MA in Governance, Leadership and Democracy Studies at the Portuguese Catholic University. She holds a BA in International Relations from Lisbon University, and studied abroad at Stockholm University. Her professional experience includes internships with the Portuguese Navy, the Polish-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Passionate about governance and international affairs, Catarina seeks to analyze global shifts and contribute to international research.
How is the South Caucasus reshaping itself in a new geopolitical environment? Amid shifting power dynamics, evolving trade routes and regional realignments the region is moving from geopolitical periphery to strategic corridor. At MSC 2026, discussions confirmed that connectivity has become the…
– How is the U.S. leveraging the C5+1 to counter Russia and China’s dominance in Central Asia? – This year’s C5+1 Summit elevated U.S. – Central Asia relations, with Washington advancing concrete economic initiatives to strengthen its position in a region long dominated by Moscow and Beijing. – …
