
EU Public Affairs professional with experience in policy research, strategic communication and stakeholder engagement. She's specialized in EU policy monitoring, advocacy and institutional relations, supporting organizations in understanding regulatory developments and engaging effectively with European decision-makers. With a transversal background in international relations and political communication, she operates at the intersection of public policy, lobbying and multi-stakeholder dialogue.
Why are foreign nationals increasingly used as leverage rather than prosecuted? This article argues that hostage diplomacy persists because it yields strategic gains, making human vulnerability a recurring tool of negotiation in an increasingly fragmented international system.

Main Question: How is NATO adapting to transnational threats through hybrid partnerships and networked security? Argument: NATO expands beyond treaty-bound members via the Partners Across the Globe framework, collaborating with Indo-Pacific Four in cyber, maritime, and capacity-building missions.…
