IR simplified, applied, and explained
The DPolitik is made up of people who studied International Relations and/or Political Science and whose objective is to bring you accurate and analysed information, as well as the most diverse information from the world of IR! See who we are below:
Editors and columnists
Editor-in-chief
Caio Ponce de Leon Ribeiro Freire
PhD student in Political Science at the University of Duisburg-Essen (Germany). He holds an M.Sc. in Political Science and International Relations (PPGCPRI/UFPB) and B.A. in International Relations (DRI/UFPB). He is a researcher in the area of European integration process and European politics, focused on the European Union and its member states. He is also enthusiastic about languages and a native of Paraíba
Editors
Gabriele Caldas
MSc in International Development from the University of Bath. BA in International Relations with an MBA in Project Management. Researcher in qualitative research methods, International Development and International Development Cooperation with a focus on South-South Cooperation. Currently Outreach Coordinator at Causal Map Ltda with a focus on automating the collection and analysis of qualitative data for the development field.
Maria Mont’ Serrat Bomfim dos Santos
BA in International Relations from the Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB). Researcher at the Strategic Studies and International Security Research Group (GEESI). She focuses her research on the coercive use of nuclear weapons in international relations. In her spare time, she watches dramas and listens to podcasts. She loves studying other languages and is curious about cultures in general.
Columnists
Cinthya Araújo
Master’s student in the Postgraduate Programme in Political Science and International Relations at the Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB). BA in International Relations from UFPB. Researcher linked to the Strategic Studies and International Security Research Group (GEESI). Her current research focus is Brazilian National Defence, specifically conventional deterrence associated with the Gripen NG-BR fighter jet, along with the process of acquiring the fighter jet from Sweden. In moments of relaxation, he loves to read carelessly, listen to random music playlists, watch and share cat videos, and chat with comrades. He is enthusiastic about languages and learning about different cultures.
Giulliano Renato Molinero Junior
Master in European and Global Policies from the University of Tampere (Finland). BA in International Relations from UCB. Researcher into the nexus between lobbying and environmental policy in autocracies. Lover of travelling, reading and water sports.
Anna Luisa Soares de Albuquerque
Holding a B.A. in International Relations from UFPB, she worked as an academic tutor for three semesters in the subjects of International Relations Theory I, History of International Relations in the Modern Age and Regional Integration Processes. She was also an extension worker on the project ‘Internationalisation Decentralised in Focus – IDeF’ of the Department of International Relations at UFPB, where she worked as a columnist and researcher. She was also a CNPq scholarship researcher in the years 2022-2023 and 2024-2025, in projects focused on paradiplomacy, the internationalisation of cities, populism and the far right. Her areas of interest are international politics, regionalism, paradiplomacy, populism, the new right and democracy.
Vitória Fernandes
Undergraduate student in International Relations at the Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB). Researcher at the Study Group on the Internationalisation of Public Policies and International Cooperation (GIPCI/DRI-UFPB), focusing on the international diffusion of policies in the Brazilian Northeast and on international policies related to gender issues. A fan of gastronomic tourism, cats and languages. Potiguar by birth, Paraíba by heart.
Dimitri Cavalcanti
Bachelor’s student in International Relations, affiliated with the Department of International Relations at the Federal University of Paraíba (DRI/UFPB). Currently a researcher linked to DRI/UFPB and CNPq, focusing on how subnational governments in the United States and the United Kingdom respond to crises through parallel diplomacy. A Paraíba native, he loves listening to music and exploring different cultures.
Beatriz Simonetti de Mattos
Economist from the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Master’s degree in Ecological and Political Socioeconomics from the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU) and Master’s degree in Economic Policy from the Université de Technologie Compiègne (UTC). Researches the political economy of ecological transitions and transnational discourses on the green economy.
Nicolas Zupardo Dutra
Bachelor student in International Relations from the Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB). Currently, he is a research assistant associated with the Research Group on Strategic Studies and International Security (GEESI). His current research focuses on the Russian-Ukrainian War and the use of depth fire systems in the conflict. Fan of cats, beaches, and reptiles. Born in São Paulo, but a Paraíba citizen at heart.
Viviane Hernandez
Bachelor student in International Relations at the Federal University of ABC (UFABC). Interested in topics related to Latin America, foreign policy, culture, and international communication. Passionate about travel, reading, writing, and new experiences.
Giovanna Canha Crescitelli
Journalist graduated from PUC-SP, economist and master’s student in Economic Development at the State University of Campinas (Unicamp), in the field of Economic History. Researches the transformations of capitalism in the digital age and its impacts. Works as a reporter and editor covering economics, politics and finance. A fan of trash cinema, she enjoys exploring the connections between economics, technology and society.
Social Media Assistants
Beatriz Morais
Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (PUC/MG). She has worked as a researcher in the field of Corporate Sustainability. She is interested in Middle East foreign policy, environmental protection, and international security. As a lover of books and cinema, she enjoys connecting them with current affairs and international politics.
Letícia Frazão
Graduate student in social communication with a major in journalism, I am currently researching digital transformations in cultural consumption. I work as an editor for film, music, and fashion publications, but I am also interested in international politics. I am passionate about books and audiovisual media, and I am always eager to learn new things.
Former collaborators
Period
Collaborator
Function performed
March – June
2025
Carla Gomes
Columnist
March – June
2025
Dimitri Cavalcanti
Columnist Assistant
March – June
2025
Amanda Kézia
Social Media Assistant
May/2021 – July/2024
Caio Pinheiro
Columnist
March/2020 – May/2024
Barnabé Lucas de Oliveira Neto
Editor and Columnist
May/2021 – September/2023
Beatriz Ramalho
Columnist
May/2021 – Septemer/2023
Antônio Alves
Columnist
September/2020 – May/2021
Bianca Mendes Araújo
Editor and Columnist