The Generation is an online foreign affairs magazine featuring student’s perspectives on global current events. Our title pays homage to this generation of young people, who as a result of our increasingly interconnected world are more aware of and active in global events than prior generations.
The Generation is a project based out of the Burkle Center for International Relations at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
We accept applications on a rolling basis. Click here to learn more about how to write for The Generation.
Jade Faircloth
Co-Editor-in-Chief
Jade Faircloth is a third-year global studies and public affairs double major. She is interested in topics relating to international relations, criminal law, and human rights, with a specific focus on accountability within international institutions and the disparities in global justice systems. After graduation, she hopes to travel and attend law school. In her spare time, she enjoys cafe hopping, baking, and spending time with her friends and family.
Seamus Kim
Co-Editor-in-Chief
Seamus Kim is a fourth-year cognitive science major who is minoring in Philosophy and Global Studies. He is interested in the intersection between philosophy and IR, particularly the foundational assumptions of structural theories like realism and liberalism. In his free time, he likes to play guitar, read, and help run his family’s martial arts business.
Madeline Abellera
Staff Writer
Madeline Abellera is a second-year political science major who intends to minor in Russian studies. She is especially interested in the geopolitics of Eastern Europe and the Middle East, and hopes to attend law school after graduation (specializing in international law). Madeline has worked as an intern for the government of her Bay Area hometown, and competes on the UCLA Model United Nations team. In her free time, she enjoys going to museums, drinking coffee, and learning about random niche historical events.
Joey Sinigiani
Staff Writer
Joey Sinigiani is a second-year political science and global studies double major. He is particularly interested in African geopolitics regarding conflict and governance, and plans on going to law school after graduation to then practice diplomacy. Joey is currently involved in the Model United Nations travel team, as well as the United Nations Association, and the International Urban Sustainability Student Corps at UCLA. In his free time, he enjoys a good workout, trying new food, and traveling the world.
Chaitanya Kishore
Staff Writer
Chaitanya Kishore is a second-year political science major. He is interested in the geopolitics of the Indo-Pacific region and international collaboration on social issues. He plans to go to law school and hopes to work in countries all around the world. In his free time, Chaitanya loves to listen to music, bake, read the news, and watch shows.
Ivana Prokopenko
Staff Writer
Lucine Ekizian
Staff Writer
Charlie Donlan
Staff Writer
Ivana Prokopenko is a second-year international development and Russian studies major. She is specifically interested in Russian-US relations and the influence natural resources have on societies and political institutions’ decision-making process. After graduating, she hopes to work at a think tank organization or a non-profit before going to law school to study international law and earn a master’s in energy policy. In her free time, Ivana enjoys reading, cooking, hiking, traveling, and all things adventurous.
Lucine Ekizian is a second-year global studies major with a professional writing minor. She is currently a slot editor at the Daily Bruin and a researcher for the UCLA Center for Middle Eastern Development. Lucine is interested in the relationship between media coverage and human rights. Additionally, she is passionate about analyzing how accountability is sustained through the media. In her free time, she loves to go to the movies, find new bookstores, and visit the Norton Simon Museum.
Charlie Donlan is a third-year political science major pursuing a minor in global studies. He is particularly interested in the limited power of international institutions to protect human rights and hold bad actors accountable. Additionally, he enjoys studying the influence of popular culture on international relations. After graduation, Charlie plans to attend law school and eventually pursue a career in international law that allows him to travel the world. In his free time, Charlie enjoys playing soccer and basketball, hiking with friends, and practicing the guitar.
Zack Apt
Staff Writer
Matthew Inui
Staff Writer
Clarissa Damesyn
Staff Writer
Zack Apt is a fourth-year political science major and statistics minor. He is interested in Middle East geopolitics and the power of multilateral institutions to prevent conflict. He is a fellow with the Israel Policy Forum and Nazarian Center on campus where he strives to advance nuanced dialogue around a two state solution. In his free time, Zack enjoys all things outdoors, watching sports and traveling.
Matthew Inui is a first-year global studies and economics major with a minor in East Asian studies. He is interested in international economic development and trade, specifically in Asia, and hopes to go to law school to study international economic law. His ultimate goal is to work in an international financial organization such as the World Bank or World Trade Organization as a dispute resolution lawyer. In his free time, Matthew enjoys reading, cooking, and drinking coffee.
Clarissa Damesyn is a second-year International Development Studies and Geography/Environmental Studies Major pursuing a minor in African Studies. She is particularly interested in debt held by Global South countries and the barriers to dealing with climate-induced disasters, as well as diplomatic relations to hold Global North countries accountable for their exorbitant greenhouse gas emissions. She intends to pursue an M.phil in Development Studies overseas and eventually work in environmental consulting with developing nations. In her free time, Clarissa enjoys hiking, reading, playing pickleball, and time with her loved ones!
Brianna Bell
Staff Writer
Josephine Murphy
Staff Writer
Georgiana Morris
Staff Writer
Brianna Bell is a first-year global studies major. She is interested in topics relating to national security, conflict resolution, and international competition, focusing especially on Russia, China, and the Middle East. In the future, she hopes to travel and study abroad. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, going to the gym, and spending time with friends and family.
Josephine Murphy is a first-year political science major hoping to minor in Russian studies and history. Her upbringing in New York City fueled her interest in politics from an early age. She is interested in both the Middle East and Russian geopolitics, due in part to her lineage in Kazakhstan.
She hopes to eventually pursue an MA or MPhil in comparative politics or governance, as well as a JD, ultimately hoping to work in international law. In her free time, Josephine enjoys trying new restaurants, binging new sitcoms, and creating new playlists.
Georgiana Morris is a second-year political science major minoring in Environmental Systems and Society. She is interested in the geopolitics of the Global South and the intersection between the energy transition and human rights. Her ultimate goal is to pursue to a Master’s in International Affairs and Climate Change and eventually work in climate adaptation strategy or policy. In her spare time, Georgiana loves to backpack, hike, run with her friends, and occasionally oil paint!
Oliver Pozil
Staff Writer
Lea Walters
Staff Writer
Oliver Pozil is a third-year political science major. He is particularly interested in the war in Yemen and China’s Belt and Road Initiative, and plans on going to law school after graduation. Oliver is currently involved in the UCLA Debate Union and Watts Tutorial Program at UCLA. In his free time, he enjoys running, surfing and reading.