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Elizabeth Franceschini

Elizabeth Franceschini is a U1 student currently pursuing a B.A. in Political Science and International Development. Her main fields of interest include Russian foreign affairs, nationalist movements and philosophy, as well as immigration trends and policy. Outside of class and extracurricular activities, Elizabeth enjoys watching classic Hollywood cinema.

Reactions to Ukraine’s New Language Law

Elizabeth Franceschini Aug 22, 2019

Supporters of the bill have championed Poroshenko’s efforts to increase the prevalence of Ukrainian within the country, sometimes claiming that the upholding of Ukrainian is a way in which the country can distance itself from its Soviet…
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ISIS Brides: Should Their Home Countries Say ‘I Do’ to Re-Acceptance?

Elizabeth Franceschini Mar 17, 2019

There have been several instances of Western women, and men, who have sought to join the militant group, and left their home countries suddenly. It is this sudden departure from their home country which leaves many wondering why these…
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The Ukrainian-Russian Church Split: Christian Schism 2.0

Elizabeth Franceschini Feb 4, 2019

"While the church split has been praised by Ukrainian government officials and nationalists alike, many have spoken out against it. Archpriest Anatoliy, member of the Russian Orthodoxy has sworn to not “recognise its legitimacy,” calling…
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UN Migration Pact: A Challenge to State-Sovereignty?

Elizabeth Franceschini Jan 28, 2019

"In the current international political climate, the UN Compact has rendered several criticisms from ‘nationalist’ political figures and parties, with fears that encouragement of the Compact will gradually lead to the degradation of…
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Hungary’s Battle with “Satan”

Elizabeth Franceschini Nov 23, 2018

The rise in asylum applications being received by the Hungarian government since the start of the 2015 migrant crisis, from predominantly Muslim claimants, has resulted in the current Hungarian government’s position on the state of Europe,…
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