Cristina Pessina researches and writes on the United States and transatlantic relations. She holds an MA in North American Studies from Leiden University and a BA in Comparative Languages and Humanities (Arabic and English) from L’Orientale University of Naples. Her focus is on how U.S. domestic political dynamics shape foreign policy outcomes and perceptions of reliability, with downstream effects for allies, partners, and the broader international system. Her work brings together U.S. regional expertise, security and strategy analysis, and a strong language-and-humanities foundation rooted in historical and cultural analysis for a nuanced political interpretation.

Contact info: Cristina@thehig.eu