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Sophie Mayo

2025 Zelman Cowen John Monash Scholar

Scholarship studyMaster in Security Studies

Georgetown University, United States of America

Current roleNon-Resident Fellow, United States Studies Centre,
The University of Sydney

About Sophie

A former professional ballerina turned foreign policy and defence researcher, Sophie will pursue a Master’s in International Relations and Security Studies in the USA. Through her studies, she hopes to contribute to Australia’s defence capabilities and national resilience.

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Sophie Mayo

2025 Zelman Cowen John Monash Scholar

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