Francesca is a researcher with a Master’s degree in Russian and Eurasian Politics and Economics from King’s College London and a Bachelor’s degree in History with a minor in English Literature from the University of Birmingham. Drawing on her strong background in international relations and history, she conducts multidimensional research exploring the complex interplay between politics, society, economics, and culture. Her academic work has focused on the political and societal transformations of Eastern European states, including the responses of Orthodox Churches to the war in Ukraine.
How the Ukraine-U.S. Rare Earth Deal Could Benefit America
Rare earth minerals are at the centre of modern technological and defence industries. As geopolitical tensions continue to rise, securing a stable and diversified supply chain has emerged as a…
Energy Crisis Hits Moldova
Moldova remains heavily dependent on Russian energy imports and as a result has recently faced repeated energy crises, particularly when subjected to supply cuts from Moscow. Since the war in…