PhD Dissertation
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Agenda control in United Nations peace and security negotiations (2015–2023): a state-level analysis of procedural advantage, diplomatic network centrality, and influence outcomes
Euclid University
This dissertation examines how states leverage procedural mechanisms and diplomatic network positioning to shape negotiation outcomes within the UN Security Council framework. Through a combination of network analysis and qualitative case studies spanning 2015–2023, it identifies the structural advantages that enable smaller states to exert disproportionate influence in multilateral security deliberations.
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The Impact of Social Media on International Relations: The Role of Twitter (X), Facebook, and TikTok in Shaping International Narratives
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The Haitian President's Assassination and Its Aftermath Diplomatically
February 23, 2022
Examines the diplomatic consequences following President Jovenel Moïse's assassination — analyzing the power vacuum, gang violence, and responses from the UN, US, Colombia, and CARICOM. Evaluates MINUSTAH and BINUH through an international law lens, addressing sovereignty, governance, and crisis diplomacy in the Caribbean.
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Education as National Infrastructure: A Framework for Post-Crisis Development in Haiti
2022
Argues that sustained national recovery in Haiti requires treating educational investment with the same strategic priority as physical infrastructure, drawing on comparative policy analysis from post-conflict states.
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The Effectiveness of the United Nations Security Council in Maintaining Global Peace: The Case of Ukraine
March 1, 2025
Examines how effectively the UN Security Council maintains global peace through the lens of the Ukraine conflict. Identifies structural, political, and operational constraints — including the use of veto power by permanent members — limiting the Council's response. Recommends institutional reforms to strengthen multilateral effectiveness in humanitarian crises.
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Small States in a World of Giants: Strategies for Survival and Influence
January 28, 2026
Explores how smaller nations navigate and maintain relevance within international systems dominated by powerful states, examining diplomatic approaches, survival mechanisms, and methods for exerting influence in global politics.
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The Role of Non-State Actors in Modern Conflict Negotiation: Case Study of Ukraine
January 2025
Examines how NGOs, multinational corporations, and community leaders shape peace negotiations in Ukraine through humanitarian assistance, economic measures, and local mediation. Argues that sustainable conflict resolution depends on coordinating non-state actors alongside traditional diplomatic channels.
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The Implication of COVID-19 on International Law
2024
Investigates the multifaceted implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on international legal norms, institutions, and practices — revealing both strengths and deficiencies within the existing framework of international law and human rights governance.
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The Role of the United Nations in Global Peacekeeping: Assessing the Effectiveness and Challenges of UN Peacekeeping Operations
2024
Analyzes UN peacekeeping structure, stakeholders, and collective security principles through case studies on counter-terrorism and human rights promotion. Identifies key operational challenges and proposes reforms to strengthen peacekeeping missions for sustainable global peace.
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Analysis of a Debate on Capital Punishment (The New Yorker)
2020
Analyzes contemporary arguments for and against capital punishment through three analytical lenses — Utilitarian, Moral, and Practical — examining the ongoing debate on its effect on criminal behavior and its ethical implications.
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PhD Candidate — International Relations & Diplomacy
Euclid University
2025 – Present
Master's Degree — Diplomacy & International Relations
Euclid University
March 2025
International Cooperation Officer
Quisqueya University (UniQ), Haiti
2024 – Present
Secretary General
UNHDIP — United Honorary Diplomats
2024 – Present
Co-founder & Executive Manager
Haiti Stole My Heart Foundation
2018 – Present
Awards & Recognitions
Leadership Recognition — "Let's Move Haiti" Program
Holistic Action for The Transformation of Haiti (HAFTH) & Coursera
22 November 2020
Recognized for leadership as program administrator of the "Let's Move Haiti" upskilling initiative, which delivered over 100 free Coursera scholarships to HAFTH beneficiaries through the Haiti Stole My Heart Foundation. The program created measurable access to professional development for Haitian youth in underserved communities.
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