
Bachelor of Arts (BA) · McGill University (on exchange at Leiden University)
Melody is pursuing a joint-honours BA in History and Political Science at McGill University. At EPIS, she works as a North American Working Group Researcher, applying her interest in US and Canadian foreign policy. Her professional goal is to build a career in international law and security policy.
Main question: Does the capture of Maduro reflect justice, or a broader shift toward unilateral U.S. power politics? Argument: The intervention serves economic and strategic interests, signaling a move toward spheres of influence and away from international norms. Conclusion: The operation marks …

– Trump’s second-term immigration policies reflect intensified enforcement, provoked legal challenges, and spurned debates over constitutional and civil rights – Increased deportations have had severe domestic consequences, provoking widespread protests, state defiance, and raising alarm in US im…

. Main question: How is Canada reshaping its foreign policy in the aftermath of Mark Carney’s election? 2. Argument: Facing deteriorating ties with the US, rising Indo-Pacific opportunities, and a deepening partnership with the EU, Carney is steering Canada towards a diversified, values-based, …
