Sofia Bartolani

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I’m originally from both Rome and the US, and I’m currently based in Seoul, South Korea for my studies. I study Politics, Philosophy and Economics at LUISS University in Rome, and I’m mainly interested in international security and geopolitics, as well as the current role of AI in international relations.

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Washington’s Oil Takeover of Venezuela

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