Matteo Nilsson

IHEID Master in International Relations/Political Science

Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland

About

I am an Italian/Swedish Master's student at the Geneva Graduate Institute (IHEID) in International Relations/Political Science and hold a Bachelor's degree from the University of Amsterdam (UvA) in Political Science. Alongside my studies, I have gained experience through research, policy writing, and internships in organisations and consultancies working on business-to-government relations and human rights. I am particularly interested in the intersection of security, diplomacy, and international cooperation.

Experience

  • Intern at Broken Chalk
    Feb 2025 - Apr 2025 · 3 mos

    Broken Chalk is an Amsterdam-based non-governmental organisation (NGO) dedicated to addressing human rights violations within the education sector. As part of the Journalism and Reporting Team at Broken Chalk, I contributed to writing human rights reports on various countries and was responsible for proofreading articles in line with the organisation’s editorial standards.

  • Business to Government Intern at European Diplomats
    May 2024 - Jul 2024 · 3 mos

    European Diplomats is a consultancy specialising in public affairs and international relations, offering services such as policy research, strategic communication, and stakeholder engagement to clients operating within the European Union. I contributed to client proposals, conducted policy and market research, and wrote blogs. I also supported larger consulting projects, managed data in Excel, and liaised directly with clients to support strategic outreach.

  • Policy Writer at 020
    Aug 2023 - May 2024 · 10 mos

    020 is a student-led political party at the University of Amsterdam that advocates for accessible, inclusive, and future-oriented education through student representation in university decision-making bodies.