Leesha Aishath

Leesha Aishath is a Doctoral Researcher at the University of Westminster, focusing on the intersection of democratization processes and foreign policy formulation in small states. Her academic journey includes a Bachelor's in Law (Hons) from International Islamic University Malaysia and an MA in International Relations & Democratic Politics from the University of Westminster. Through her research on Maldivian foreign policy, she aims to enrich existing literature with small-state perspectives.

• Education: LLB (Hons) in Law, MA in International Relations & Democratic Politics
• Research Focus: Democratization's impact on foreign policy in small states
• Professional Experience: Legal Counsel and Additional Secretary at Maldives Ministry of Foreign Affairs, prior roles in President's Office and Judicial Service Commission
• Teaching Contributions: Teaching Assistant for advanced MA modules on diplomacy and political violence