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\n Solomia Granger Chabursky: From Opera to International Affairs\u2014A Global Perspective in Practice\n <\/h1>\n \n <\/header>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/path>\n <\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/div>\n\n \n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

Solomia Granger Chabursky\u2019s path to international affairs wasn\u2019t conventional\u2014but it was compelling. With an undergraduate degree in opera performance and classical music history, she made the leap to policy and global engagement following the COVID-19 pandemic. Motivated by a growing fascination with international organizations and inspired by her immersive study abroad experience in Ukraine, Solomia set her sights on NPSIA. The program\u2019s strong reputation and its location in Ottawa made it a natural fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What followed was an experience that exceeded expectations. \u201cEvery course had practical components,\u201d she says, citing policy-writing exercises, simulations, and research presentations as highlights. Her interests in global security and trade came together seamlessly through coursework\u2014especially in seminars on negotiations and technology. A standout was Professor Clark\u2019s \u201cTechnology & War\u201d seminar, which traced centuries of technological evolution and its ever-accelerating influence on warfare today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solomia\u2019s NPSIA journey included hands-on experiences beyond the classroom. The Joint University Study Tour in Geneva\u2014organized by the Centre for Trade Policy and Law\u2014was a particular highlight. During the tour, she visited key institutions like the WTO, UN, and Canadian Permanent Mission, while also participating in a negotiation simulation at the Geneva Graduate Institute. The experience inspired her to enroll in NPSIA\u2019s Practice of Trade Negotiations seminar, where the capstone exercise\u2014a multi-team simulation\u2014captured the collaborative, high-stakes environment she thrived in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her academic success was accompanied by profound personal resilience. The war in Ukraine deeply affected Solomia, given that she has personal ties to the country. Studying a subject so close to home during such a difficult time tested her in ways few academic programs can prepare for. <\/p>\n\n\n

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\u201cIt required emotional and psychological strength,\u201d she reflects, \u201cbut I\u2019m proud of rising to the challenge.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Solomia\u2019s most meaningful accomplishment at NPSIA was a research project on hybrid warfare\u2019s impact on Ukraine\u2019s economy and the prospects for post-war recovery. Guided by Professor Dane Rowlands, the project integrated economics, security, and international institutional roles\u2014hallmarks of the program\u2019s interdisciplinary focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, Solomia is turning her focus toward NATO and MilTech partnerships, aiming to contribute to Canada\u2019s defense and security role globally. She credits NPSIA with equipping her with not only the technical skills but also the confidence to tackle global challenges. <\/p>\n\n\n

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\u201cI\u2019m leaving the program with a wealth of knowledge and connections\u2014and a deep motivation to make the world safer and more stable for future generations.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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