2022 Year in Review
The Year in Review is YDS’ biggest and most exciting publication of the year - featuring analysis that covers the most significant and impactful events that have shaped our world.
The 2022 Year in Review explores key events in all regions, from the overturning of Roe v Wade, the war in Ukraine, and the UK leadership crisis, this year’s edition is not one to miss!
Read it now !
The Year in Review is YDS’ biggest and most exciting publication of the year - featuring analysis that covers the most significant and impactful events that have shaped our world.
The 2022 Year in Review explores key events in all regions, from the overturning of Roe v Wade, the war in Ukraine, and the UK leadership crisis, this year’s edition is not one to miss!
Read it now !
What a publication! The Year in Review is a product of many, many hours of workfrom right across the organisation. Starting with our writers, through the chainof editors, right up to our Marketing & Communications team who bring thearticles to life, this publication is truly a team effort. Congratulations to everyoneinvolved, I hope you’re as proud of this publication as I am. It’s fantastic!I want to extend a particular congratulations and thanks to Shantelle O’Riordan,Editor-in-Chief, and Deeksha Patil, Director of Marketing & Communications, forthe huge amount of work they’ve put into this publication. I’m very grateful towork alongside them. The Year in Review would simply not be the same withoutthem.I’d also like to thank you, the reader, for supporting YDS. Whether it’s reading ourarticles, attending our events, or listening to our podcast, we are so grateful foryour ongoing support.The Young Diplomats Society’s mission is to “empower, connect and supportstudents and other young people interested in international relations to buildthe skills, networks and experience to thrive in a dynamic and complex industry.”The Year in Review stands as a testament to this. There are not many placeswhere you can find a publication as comprehensive, informative, and solelyyouth led as this.I look forward to continuing to deliver on our mission into the new year. 2023 isshaping up to be an even more exciting, prosperous and successful year for YDS.But before we turn our attention forward to 2023, let’s reflect on the year thatwas. Enjoy!Cassius HynamPresidentYoung Diplomats Society
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What a publication! The Year in Review is a product of many, many hours of work
from right across the organisation. Starting with our writers, through the chain
of editors, right up to our Marketing & Communications team who bring the
articles to life, this publication is truly a team effort. Congratulations to everyone
involved, I hope you’re as proud of this publication as I am. It’s fantastic!
I want to extend a particular congratulations and thanks to Shantelle O’Riordan,
Editor-in-Chief, and Deeksha Patil, Director of Marketing & Communications, for
the huge amount of work they’ve put into this publication. I’m very grateful to
work alongside them. The Year in Review would simply not be the same without
them.
I’d also like to thank you, the reader, for supporting YDS. Whether it’s reading our
articles, attending our events, or listening to our podcast, we are so grateful for
your ongoing support.
The Young Diplomats Society’s mission is to “empower, connect and support
students and other young people interested in international relations to build
the skills, networks and experience to thrive in a dynamic and complex industry.”
The Year in Review stands as a testament to this. There are not many places
where you can find a publication as comprehensive, informative, and solely
youth led as this.
I look forward to continuing to deliver on our mission into the new year. 2023 is
shaping up to be an even more exciting, prosperous and successful year for YDS.
But before we turn our attention forward to 2023, let’s reflect on the year that
was. Enjoy!
Cassius Hynam
President
Young Diplomats Society
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