Sacha Warnod
Sacha Warnod served as an intern during Summer 2020. He expects to graduate from Boston University in May 2021 with a Bachelors of Art in International relations as well as a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. During his time at Boston University, Sacha is focusing on foreign security, policy, and defense for Eastern Europe, as well as finance and global management.
Sacha served as a board member of Tamid at BU, a consulting and financial club that focuses on helping Israeli startups since 2018. Through the club, Sacha worked in Israel during the summer of 2019. After graduation, he hopes to continue working for a think tank focused on the Middle East.
Sacha was born and raised in Paris for the first fourteen years of his life before moving to the U.S. His diverse background gives him a unique perspective on international affairs.
Khashoggi Murder Trial Starts in Istanbul
Turkish prosecutors began a criminal trial against 20 Saudi citizens in absentia last week for the 2018 murder of Jamal Khashoggi. While the proceedings in Istanbul could reveal new grotesque details about the killing, the Turkish government undoubtedly hopes to tarnish the image of its regional rival to the south. The trial started with seven […]
Houthi Missile Fired at Riyadh Intercepted
Houthi rebels conducted drone and ballistic missile strikes on Riyadh on Tuesday, targeting military and government outposts in Saudi Arabian capital, according to the group’s spokesperson. The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted a missile targeting the Saudi capital, but made no comments on the claim that the ministries and airbase were hit. If the reports […]
Iran Releases U.S. Navy Veteran
Iran released U.S. Navy veteran Michael White on Thursday, after almost two years in prison. Just days earlier, the United States had extradited Sirous Asgari, an Iranian scientist who was acquitted in November of industrial espionage. At least three U.S. citizens remain in Iranian custody despite this being the second American freed in the last […]
