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Ester Brito Adjunct Instructor Peace, Human Rights & Cultural Relations

Degrees
PhD in International Relations from American University, School of International Service (ongoing)
M.A. in Women, Peace, and Security from the London School of Economics
Dual B.A. in International Relations and Business Administration from the Comillas Pontifical University

Book Currently Reading
The Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity
Bio
Esther Brito is completing a PhD at the American University School of International Service. Beyond this, she has a Master’s in Gender, Peace, and Security from the London School of Economics, specializing in genocide and women’s rights. She is a Junior Fellow in the War, Conflict & Global Migration think tank of the Global Research Network, and the author of the book "Cities and Governance: The Rise of Cities as Global Actors". She serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the IVolunteer International Writers Council, the Education Director of ITSS Verona, and was previously a Global Shaper within The World Economic Forum.
For the Media
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Teaching

Summer 2024

  • SISU-103 Community of Scholars Topics: Diplomacy and Dictators