Dr Monika de Silva

Hi!

I am a researcher of European and international politics. 

I completed my PhD in political science at the University of Gothenburg in April 2025, as part of the Gender and Diplomacy programme. During my doctoral studies, I visited the London School of Economics and Koç University. I am currently on a research stay at University College Dublin and based in Ireland.

I study European and international decision-making, norms, and diplomacy, often by looking at law in societal context. My PhD dissertation concerned the role of bilateral diplomacy and EU negotiations in navigating polarisation over gender and sexuality topics in Europe. 

I received an Advanced MA in EU International Relations and Diplomacy from the College of Europe (2020) and a Master of Law degree in the framework of interdisciplinary studies from the University of Warsaw (2019). My professional experience includes traineeships with the European External Action Service, the Council of Europe, and the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

My work has been published in leading academic journals such as International Studies Quarterly, European Journal of International Relations, Journal of European Public Policy, and Politics & Governance. I am a passionate teacher and communicator of European and international affairs.

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