In January 2025, BPC will welcome three foreign interns who will work with our research centers during the first semester. They are: Matteo Minola from Universit\u00e0 degli Studi di Milano (Italy), Juan Pati\u00f1o, who is Colombian and is studying for his master’s degree at Sorbonne Universit\u00e9 (France), and Ashkhen Gevorgyan from the Institute of Oriental Studies of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia. Matteo and Juan will work on projects of the Socio-Environmental Platform, coordinated by professors Maureen Santos and Paula Sandrin. Ashken Gevorgyan is collaborating with The Economy of South-South Politics and is being advised by professor Ana Garcia.<\/p>\n
Check out their expectations and considerations about our voluntary internship program below:<\/p>\n
1. Why did you choose to do the internship at BPC? How does it add to your academic career? (Matteo)<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cI chose to do my internship at the BRICS Policy Center (BPC) because of my master\u2019s thesis project. During my time at the BPC, I am developing my dissertation, which focuses on relations between the European Union and Brazil, with an emphasis on the trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur.\u00a0Collaborating with the BPC gives me the opportunity to come into contact with a different perspective from the European one, allowing me to deepen the Brazilian and Mercosur perspectives on international relations and geopolitics.\u00a0This internship is enriching my knowledge about the countries of the Global South and the Brazilian reality, in addition to offering me the opportunity to learn Portuguese, thus expanding my linguistic and intercultural skills.\u201d<\/p>\n 2. What are the topics of your research? (Ashkhen)<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cDuring this period, my research will focus on the theme \u201cIran in BRICS: (From mutual interest to new regional perspectives). This study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the internal and external factors that contributed to Iran\u2019s membership in BRICS, as well as its evolving role within the organization. As I mentioned earlier, by assessing Iran\u2019s involvement in BRICS and its collaboration with member states, the study will explore potential opportunities and challenges for Armenia in areas such as trade, infrastructure, and diplomatic relations as well. In addition, the research will seek to understand how BRICS policies and initiatives can influence regional dynamics, including economic integration, connectivity projects, and multilateral cooperation. This work will contribute to a deeper understanding of the role of BRICS in shaping global governance and the strategic positioning of Iran and Armenia within this framework.\u201d<\/p>\n 3. What are your main research activities during your time at BPC? (Juan)<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cI am part of the Socio-Environmental Platform, where I have the opportunity to collaborate on different research fronts. I currently contribute to the Global South Climate Observatory and the Socio-Environmental Radar, in addition to regularly publishing on social media about the BRICS partner countries. My involvement in these activities has been enriching, as it allows me to explore topics that I consider essential, such as the intersections between climate change, sustainable development and international policies. The Platform space allows me to broaden my understanding of the socio-environmental challenges faced by the countries of the bloc, as well as the global environmental agenda.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In January 2025, BPC will welcome three foreign interns who will work with our research centers during the first semester.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":21923,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[218,7],"tags":[831,1124,833,1403],"class_list":["post-21924","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-uncategorized","tag-secao-06"],"yoast_head":"\n