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Mariia Melnyk has graduated in International Energy Transitions. Coming from Ukraine, Mariia is Energy Portfolio Monitoring Specialist at the World Bank in Washington DC.

On Saturday 27 June, the Paris School of International Affairs gathered at the iconic Grand Rex theatre in Paris to honour the graduation of 785 students from the PSIA Class of 2026.

Hanlin Zhang (PSIA), Lars Erik Rehbach (PSIA), Yankai Huang (EMI), Tercy Nyabagabo (EDR) and Alberto Padroni (EAP) were selected for the inaugural edition of the World Bank Group's flagship internship programme.

Veronica Salazar Leal has graduated in International Economic Policy. During her second year, she participated in the selective “apprenticeship track” which allows students to spend their 2nd year of Master's between work and school. Coming from Mexico, she works as a programme Assistant at UNESCO, specifically in the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The CARE–World Sufficiency Lab Summer School took place in early June and brought together 23 students: 13 from PSIA’s Master in Environmental Policy, Master in Science and Environment, and Master in International Energy Transitions, and 10 from Canadian partner universities.

At the Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA), Sciences Po’s Master in International Governance and Diplomacy prepares students to navigate and influence a rapidly changing world. Combining academic depth, hands-on learning, and global exposure, Academic Advisor Mimi Maung‑Trentin explains how the programme equips future professionals for meaningful impact.

On 9 June, the CARE consortium celebrated the successful completion of the 2025-2026 edition of the CARE Climate Leadership Program, with a certificate ceremony held at Sciences Po in Paris.

Two teams of Bachelor's and Master's students won the 2026 FuturEU competition on "Europe's Path to Resilience: Shaping the Future of Security & Defence".

Coming from Germany, Christin Moß graduated in 2022 from the double degree program in International Affairs between PSIA and the LSE. At PSIA, she studied Human Rights and Humanitarian Action and was part of the Law Clinic. She is now working as an energy portfolio manager at the German Development Bank KfW in Frankfurt.

Explore the events that made PSIA a platform for debate and exchange throughout the 2025–2026 academic year. Most sessions are available as recordings.

Coming from India, Shreya Mukhopadhyay has graduated in International Security. She works as Durable Solutions Coordination Officer at IOM in Afghanistan.

The Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA) at Sciences Po had the honor of welcoming Ms Rebeca Grynspan, former Secretary-General at UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and one of the four currently declared candidates for the selection of the next UN Secretary-General.

Johan Bracht has graduated in International Energy Transitions. Coming from Germany, he is a Specialist at McKinsey & Company.

On April 24, 2026, students at the Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA) had the opportunity to meet and exchange directly with the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Canada’s Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Nature, as part of PSIA’s “60 Minutes With” series.

Paulina Jabczynska has graduated in Environmental Policy. She works as Acting Head of the Climate Negotiations Unit at the Ministry of Climate and Environment of Poland.

Elise Agdestein has graduated in International Security. Originally from Norway, she now works with international health preparedness and security in the Norwegian Ministry of Health and Care Services.

Andrea Valluy has graduated in International Development. During her second year, she participated in the selective “apprenticeship track” which allows students to spend their 2nd year of Master's between work and school. She now works as the Foreign Trade Policy at The MEAE.

Coming from Brazil, Gabriela Campos Furtado has graduated in Human Rights and Humanitarian Action. She is a Partnership Specialist at the Institute for Climate and Society (iCS).

The PSIA Tech and Global Affairs Hub welcomed the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) for a 2-day workshop on digital risks

Shauryavardhan Sharma has graduated in International Security. Coming from India, he is a Junior Specialist at the Nuclear Energy Agency, an intergovernmental organization within the framework of the OECD.

Mamitiana Steffi Mahery has graduated in International Development. Coming from Madagascar, she is Social Innovation Specialist at the World Economic Forum, Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, in Geneva.

Matilde Bonetta has graduated in International Governance and Diplomacy, dual degree with Bocconi. Coming from Italy, she currently works as a Decent Rural Employment and Disability Inclusion Specialist at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome, where she supports global initiatives aimed at strengthening youth employment and advancing disability inclusion within agrifood systems.

Sonali Khurana has graduated in International Economic Policy. Coming from India, she is Global Anti-Fraud Officer and Risk Specialist at ING, in Amsterdam, Netherlands.