TIME & LOCATION
August 6th, 7th, & 8th, 2021 (See Schedule Below)
Hosted on Zoom
SUMMIT OVERVIEW
In the furtherance of our goals of youth empowerment, leadership development, and intergenerational dialogue, the Onero Institute hosted a virtual summit on August 6th, 7th, and 8th, 2021. In this summit we featured our researchers and contributors, and invited them to present their research alongside established academics and professionals in a series of panel discussions. Presenters spoke on topics in international affairs within four broad categories - 1. International Security 2. Global Political Movements 3. Rising Themes in International Affairs 4. Global Prospects, Development and Institutions. The Onero Institute Young Leaders Summit will continue as an annual event at which the Onero Institute brings its community together and highlights the work of youth researchers in international affairs. View the recordings to check out our celebration of the leaders of today and tomorrow!
SUMMIT SCHEDULE
*All times in EDT
Session One
FRIDAY 8/6 - SUMMIT DAY 1
6:00pm - Introduction to "International Security" Panel Presentations
6:05pm - 1. Josh Pope, A Contemporary Review of Taiwan's Security Posture
6:40pm - 2. Ivana d'Argence, The Future of European Security: Strategic Autonomy
7:15pm - Brief Closing of Day 1: Announcements for Tomorrow
5:45pm - Welcome from the Onero Institute, with Elad Raymond & Andrew Ma
7:25pm - End of Summit Day 1
Session Two
SATURDAY 8/7 - SUMMIT DAY 2
11:30am - 3. Shelly Lim, Climate Change and Health Equity
11:20am - Welcome to Summit Day 2, with Elad Raymond
12:45pm - Brief Closing of Session 2: Run Down of Next Steps
12:10pm - 4. Yash Bajaj, Vaccine Nationalism and Multilateralism
12:05pm - Introduction to "Global Political Movements" Panel Presentations
12:50pm - End of Session 2: Lunch Break
SATURDAY 8/7 - SUMMIT DAY 2
Session Three - Networking
2:15pm - Young Professionals in International Affairs Panel, with Chris Kim, Cecily Fasanella, and Max Kaplan. Moderated by Marcos Nordenstahl
1:35pm - Onero Community Activity (by invitation, contact us for info
Session Four
SATURDAY 8/7 - SUMMIT DAY 2
3:20pm - 5. Maria Alexandra D'agostino, Understanding FGM in Sudan and Around the World
3:15pm - Welcome to Session 4, with Felipe Deidan
5:20pm - 8. Andrew Ma, Deterring Foreign Disinformation Campaigns
4:45pm - 7. Everett Pustell, Genetic Data Protections in the US and EU
4:00pm - 6. Rishi Narahari, The Rise of Hyderabad
4:35pm - Short Break
5:55pm - Brief Closing of Day 2: Announcements for Tomorrow
6:00pm - End of Summit Day 2
3:55pm - Introduction to "Rising Themes in IA" Panel Presentations
Session Five
SUNDAY 8/8 - SUMMIT DAY 3
11:35am - Introduction to "Global Prospects, Development, & Institutions" Panel Presentations
12:15pm - 10. Elad Raymond, The Tabled Question of Contiguity: Long-term Considerations for Connecting the West Bank and Gaza Strip
11:30am - Welcome to Summit Day 3, with Andrew Ma
12:50pm - 11. Felipe Deidan, Lenin Moreno's Path to the Middle: An Institutional Development Model for Ecuador
1:25pm - Brief Closing of Session 5: Run Down of Remaining Events
1:30pm - End of Session 5: Lunch Break
11:40am - 9. Nikhil Samuel, Karim Khan and the ICC
Session Six: All About Onero
SUNDAY 8/8 - SUMMIT DAY 3
3:05pm - Q&A Panel with Leaders Around Onero
2:45pm - Welcome to All About Onero Session, with Elad Raymond
3:35pm - Summit Closing Remarks & Acknowledgements
3:45pm - End of Summit
2:50pm - What's New at Onero?: Special Updates & Onero Bridge Award
PANELS & PRESENTERS
INTERNATIONAL SECURITY
These student speakers will be presenting on original research projects that dive into the world of international security
1. JOSH POPE
Presentation Title: A Contemporary Review of Taiwan's Security Posture
Presentation Time: Friday, August 6th, 2021 at 6:05pm EDT
Speaker Bio: Josh Pope is a recent graduate of the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University. He focuses on U.S. security and economic interests in the Indo-Pacific region. He currently serves as the Asia Contributor on the Delta Foreign Affairs Newsletter. Josh is from Queens, NY and enjoys getting involved with local politics in the city.
2. IVANA D'ARGENCE
Presentation Title: The Future of European Security: Strategic Autonomy
Presentation Time: Friday, August 6th, 2021 at 6:40pm EDT
Presentation Description: As Europe looks to take more responsibility for its defense and security, talk of “strategic autonomy” has resurfaced and given rise to a great deal of controversy. How realistic is this foreign policy ambition? This article addresses its surrounding misconceptions, necessity, and feasibility in light of challenges and existing capabilities.
Speaker Bio: Ivana D'Argence is a rising senior at The George Washington University, majoring in International Affairs. Her areas of interest include the United States' relations with Europe & Russia, the politics of the European Union, and comparative politics of the Middle East.
10. ELAD RAYMOND
Presentation Title: The Tabled Question of Contiguity: Long-term Considerations for Connecting the West Bank and Gaza Strip
Presentation Time: Sunday, August 8th, 2021 at 12:15pm EDT
Speaker Bio: Elad Raymond is co-founder and Executive Director of the Onero Institute. He is a fourth-year student in the Elliott School of International Affairs at the George Washington University majoring in International Affairs with a concentration in Conflict Resolution and a minor in GIS. He is from New York and his research interests include geography, peace studies, and the Middle East, with a focus on Israel Studies.
Other Onero Projects: Federalism in a Unitary Desert: Analyzing the Successes of Federal Political Structure in the United Arab Emirates
VIEW THEIR PROJECTS
*Some projects coming soon!
GLOBAL POLITICAL MOVEMENTS
These student speakers will be presenting on original work that focuses on various political movements around the world.
4. YASH BAJAJ
Presentation Title: Vaccine Nationalism and Multilateralism
Presentation Time: Saturday, August 7th, 2021 at 12:10pm EDT
Presentation Description: Discussing trends in vaccine allocation and distribution, while also emphasizing the importance and benefits of vaccine multilateralism over vaccine nationalism in order to meet global vaccination needs.
Speaker Bio: Yash Bajaj is a third-year student at the George Washington University studying International Affairs and Economics with a concentration in Security Policy. He is from New Jersey, and interested in the politics of Western Europe and South Asia. He is also fluent in French and Hindi.
5. MARIA ALEXANDRA D'AGOSTINO
Presentation Title: Understanding FGM in Sudan and Around the World
Presentation Time: Saturday, August 7th, 2021 at 3:20pm EDT
Presentation Description: Sudan has the fourth largest number of girls and women who have undergone a Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) procedure per capita. This research article outlines the causes and effects of the newly implemented legislation criminalizing all FGM practices throughout Sudan.
Speaker Bio: Maria Alexandra D'agostino is originally from Caracas, Venezuela, but she now resides in Weston, Florida with her family. She is a senior at the George Washington University studying Political Science and Criminal Justice with a certificate in French language, literature, and culture. As a first-generation student and because of what she witnessed first-hand in Venezuela, she has grown passionate about the preservation of human rights and the prevention of constitutional violations.
Other Onero Projects: The Regressive Effects of COVID-19 and the Gender Pay Gap
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*Some projects coming soon!
RISING TOPICS IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
These student speakers will be presenting on original research projects that venture into rising new topics in IA.
6. RISHI NARAHARI
Presentation Title: The Rise of Hyderabad
Presentation Time: Saturday, August 7th, 2021 at 4:00pm EDT
Presentation Description: As India continues to compete as an international superpower, development across different regions of the nation have reflected the immense growth of the nation. Cities like Mumbai, Bangalore, and Delhi have witnessed the creation of hundreds of new startups and millions of venture capital dollars flowing into their regions. However, a black sheep contender for “golden child” of the Indian Subcontinent, must go to the city of Hyderabad. Hyderabad (and the greater state of Telangana) has taken numerous steps to create a strong foundation for long-term success, and this can be seen in three key areas: Community & Government Buy-In, A Developing Educational System, and the Creation of Vital Onramps for Development.
Speaker Bio: Rishi Narahari is a recent graduate of Miami University of Ohio studying Finance, Accounting, & Entrepreneurship. He is passionate about issues related to macro-economic development and issues within South/South East Asia and Africa. Prior to joining the Onero team, Rishi worked in the luxury retail, venture capital, and pharmaceutical industries. In the future, he would like to work in venture capital and become an entrepreneurial ecosystem builder in the state of Ohio.
7. EVERETT PUSTELL
Presentation Title: Genetic Data Protections in the US and EU
Presentation Time: Saturday, August 7th, 2021 at 4:45pm EDT
Speaker Bio: Everett Pustell is a fourth-year student at Miami University and comes from Mountain View, CA. He is pursuing a B.S. in Biology with a concentration on Genetics and a Minor in Political Sciences. In the future, Everett hopes to pursue Genetics in a Doctoral program and eventually work in the research industry.
8. ANDREW MA
Presentation Title: Deterring Foreign Disinformation Campaigns
Presentation Time: Saturday, August 7th, 2021 at 5:20pm EDT
Speaker Bio: Andrew Ma is co-founder and Executive Director of the Onero Institute. He is a native of Seattle, Washington, and a fourth-year student at Williams College majoring in Political Science and concentrating in International Relations, American Foreign Policy, Justice and Law Studies, and Science and Technology Studies. He is currently also working in marketing at Perkins Coie. After graduation he wishes to pursue a career in international law.
Other Onero Projects: 1. Sanctions and the Iranian Nuclear Program: America's Bizarre Diplomatic Maneuver 2. Relinquishing Taiwan: The Sino-American Grand Bargain
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*Some projects coming soon!
GLOBAL PROSPECTS, DEVELOPMENT, & INSTITUTIONS
These student speakers will be presenting on original work that analyzes development and institutions worldwide.
9. NIKHIL SAMUEL
Presentation Title: Karim Khan and the International Criminal Court
Presentation Time: Sunday, August 8th, 2021 at 11:40am EDT
Presentation Description: The rise of an ICC chief prosecutor who has levied serious criticisms against the court's past policies calls into question the future of the ICC and International Criminal Law. Karim Khan's demonstrated recognition of the court's fixation on Africa, coupled with his commitments to peacebuilding in the Middle East, indicates that the geographic focus of the court may drastically change and with it the concept of international criminal law as we know it. This piece examines the factors that may lead to such a revolutionary shift.
Speaker Bio: Hailing from New Haven, Connecticut, Nikhil Samuel is a rising Sophomore at the Elliott School of International Affairs at the George Washington University and hopes to pursue dual concentrations in International Politics and Security Policy. His interests include International law, Middle Eastern and South Asian Politics. In his free time, he enjoys a good podcast.
3. SHELLY LIM
Presentation Title: Climate Change and Health Equity
Presentation Time: Saturday, August 7th, 2021 at 11:30am EDT
Presentation Description: The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated health inequities, disproportionately affecting people of color, minorities, and low-income communities. Will there be health care reform in time to face climate change?
Speaker Bio: Shelly Lim is a public health graduate student at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. She focuses on epidemiology and health policy, with an interest in global health. Shelly is from New York City and she enjoys working on population health projects to improve health disparities in communities.
11. FELIPE DEIDAN
Presentation Title: Lenin Moreno's Path to the Middle: An Institutional Development Model for Ecuador
Presentation Time: Sunday, August 8th, 2021 at 12:50pm EDT
Presentation Description: This project explores three development models and their impact on Ecuador’s development over the past 20 years. COVID-19 presents a huge crisis for the developing country - but also a chance to change. The institutional development model provides middle-ground institutional incrementalism. In a region battered by crisis, will Moreno consider a shift in his neoliberal crusade, or will the country continue to be engulfed in social unrest?
Speaker Bio: Felipe Deidan, a rising senior at The George Washington University from Quito, Ecuador, is majoring in International Affairs with concentrations in Latin America and a minor in Economics. He currently serves as Senior Event Coordinator at Onero. He has actively worked on several initiatives in the region, including social and development projects for indigenous groups through the Fundación Simon Bolivar in Quito. Furthermore, Felipe has interned at several Latin American organizations including the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA), the Wilson Center’s Mexico Institute, and the Citizens' Climate Lobby Hispanic Outreach branch. As a native of Ecuador, he focuses on a people-first development approach and structured distributive leadership models influenced by marginalized communities. He hopes to promote social responsiveness through policy advocacy in Latin America.
VIEW THEIR PROJECTS
*Some projects coming soon!
ADDITIONAL SUMMIT ACTIVITIES
Join us for some special activities that go beyond presentations!
ONERO COMMUNITY ACTIVITY
Saturday, August 7th, 2021 at 1:35pm EDT
A unique opportunity for Onero Institute members from all over the world to get to know each other in a casual setting through a number of engaging planned activities.
*by invitation, contact us for more info
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Saturday, August 7th, 2021 at 2:15pm EDT
Learn from young people within Onero's network who are currently working in the field of international affairs as they discuss their experiences and offer advice.
WHAT'S NEW AT ONERO?
Sunday, August 8th, 2021 at 2:35pm EDT
Hear about all the latest initiatives we are working on at Onero, help us celebrate a guest speaker who has inspired our community, and stay tuned for a very special announcement.
Q&A PANEL WITH LEADERS AROUND ONERO
Sunday, August 8th, 2021 at 3:05pm EDT
Learn about opportunities at Onero and what it's like to be on the Onero Team with leaders from various Onero initiatives like research, the Delta Newsletter, On the Rise Podcast, Foreign Affairs with Future Leaders, the Virtual Engagement Program, and more.
3:15pm - Special Updates & Opportunities at Onero
