Gina L.

Education

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  University of Cape Town

  2015 - 2017

  Bachelor's degree International Relations and Affairs

  Triple Major in International Relations, Economic History & Gender StudiesDeans Merit List 2016 & 2017Built a strong historical understanding of the relationship between political structures and economic policies in developing countries to attract foreign direct investment. Developed knowledge of different political systems, such as neopatrimonialsim, and its inherent effect on government institutions and the economy.Acquired knowledge of international organizations… Show more Triple Major in International Relations, Economic History & Gender StudiesDeans Merit List 2016 & 2017Built a strong historical understanding of the relationship between political structures and economic policies in developing countries to attract foreign direct investment. Developed knowledge of different political systems, such as neopatrimonialsim, and its inherent effect on government institutions and the economy.Acquired knowledge of international organizations such as the United Nations and the International Criminal Court and their mandate and jurisdiction for humanitarian action and intervention. Show less

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  King's College London

  2018 - 2019

  Masters in Geopolitics, Territory and Security

  Conducted qualitative research on political, economic, and social developments affecting states prone to internal and neighboring conflict. Explored both historical and recent geopolitical security issues such as the Abyei border conflict and the 2014 Mediterranean humanitarian crisis.Developed understanding of the process for international boundary disputes including arbitration, adjudication, and acquisition in international law. Analysed different methods of acquisition of… Show more Conducted qualitative research on political, economic, and social developments affecting states prone to internal and neighboring conflict. Explored both historical and recent geopolitical security issues such as the Abyei border conflict and the 2014 Mediterranean humanitarian crisis.Developed understanding of the process for international boundary disputes including arbitration, adjudication, and acquisition in international law. Analysed different methods of acquisition of territory and sovereignty such as annexation, prescription, cession, and accretion. Show less