Bachelor of Science (BS) · Leiden University & VU Amsterdam
Lloyd-Leonard Opdam, 24, is passionate about politics and security policy. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration and Organisational Science and studied International Relations and Security at LUISS Guido Carli University in Rome. He is pursuing two master’s degrees in Media and Democracy (VU Amsterdam) and Policy, Politics and Management (Leiden University). At EPIS, he focuses on demographics, the Arctic, participation, and diplomacy.
Europe faces declining fertility, population ageing and population decline. These trends put pressure on labour markets, healthcare, pensions and welfare systems and therefore affect human rights, particularly social security, health and an adequate standard of living. Ultimately, adaptive measur…
To what extent can Lithuania’s values-based foreign policy serve as a model for the EU? Lithuania demonstrates that a consistent values-based foreign policy is feasible in practice, but its long-term effectiveness depends on sustained support from allies and the ability to act autonomously in a c…
To what extent does COP30 take into account the rights and participation of Indigenous people affected by climate change in Brazil? Whilst COP30 improved Indigenous participation and brought some positive actions, it failed to establish significant protections for Indigenous rights. More must be …