Baala Shakya

Baala is a History major in Trumbull College pursuing a Medieval Studies certificate. Her interests lie at the intersection of journalism and global affairs, focusing on how media shapes political landscapes, influences public discourse, and frames international relations. She is particularly interested in the role of European media in shaping narratives around security policy, US-EU and US-NATO relations, and national identity formation. Her academic pursuits include an exploration of the historical evolution of sovereignty and statehood, with an emphasis on how media — both historical and contemporary — constructs public memory and perceptions of power. Outside of class, Baala is a staff reporter and photographer for the Yale Daily News, as well as a contributing editor for The Yale Historical Review and The Yale Globalist.

Department: History and Medieval Studies