About Me

I believe in dreaming big and working hard: bright eyes, brave hearts, and a touch of perfectionism drive the world. 


I am a Visiting Fellow at the Independent Women's Forum. I am currently pursuing a MA in Public Policy at King's College London (United Kingdom). I also hold a master's degree in law and economics from Aix-Marseille Univesity (France).

My research and writing have been featured in the Daily Mail, The Independent, Financial Times, Der Spiegel, Huffington Post, Conservative Home, CapX, Spiked, The Brussels Times, Euractiv, The Parliament Magazine, Cato Institute, the Institute of Economic Affairs, and more.

The Parliament Magazine •

New EU pesticide targets could lead to unintended consequences

With the EU proposing new measures to cut the use of pesticides by 50% this could lead to a spike in illicit trade warns Maria Chaplia. EU Health and Food Safety Commissioner Stella Kyriakides recently proposed a major Sustainable Use of Pesticides law (SUR), calling for the use of pesticides as the “last resort” measure. The bill aims to set new binding pesticides targets for member states to cut their use within the EU by 50%.
Independent Women's Forum •

Russia is set to weaponize the food supply in their latest assault on Ukraine | IWF

My piece on the Russia's war against Ukraine. While the world is struggling to recover from the terrifying photos of Russian atrocities in Bucha, Russia is preparing a new attack. Having failed to take Kyiv, Russia will now concentrate its forces in the east and south of Ukraine. Odesa, one of Ukraine’s major ports, will likely become the next coastal target. Together with the port of Mykolaiv, Odesa accounts for 90 percent of Ukraine’s agricultural exports.
InsideSources •

The Democrats’ Frantic Delusion on Forever Chemicals – InsideSources

My piece on PFAS for the Inside Sources. Americans are facing higher prices on nearly everything they use from food to common household products. Instead of looking for solutions, Democrats are about to make things worse by banning a class of chemicals used in manufacturing that make products better and cheaper. In other words, pay attention, consumers. You’re about to get less bang for your already-beleaguered buck.
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