Maria Sikachova
Junior ResearcherLatin America and the Caribbean
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Biography
A third-year student at the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, where she is studying Political Science and International Economic Relations. She joined the ADASTRA team in October 2026.
Her research interests include the influence of historical factors on contemporary political processes in Latin American and Caribbean countries, the transformation of democratic institutions, and the domestic and foreign policies of states in the region.
Research interests
The influence of historical factors on the current policies of the LACB, the transformation of democratic institutions, and the foreign policies of countries.
Experience
- Intern at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine in the Public Diplomacy and Strategic Communications Department
- Participant in the NEXT365: Ukraine–Brazil International Youth Diplomacy Leadership Programme