Dasha Maliauskaya

Dasha Maliauskaya is an experienced researcher and open-source intelligence analyst specializing in Europe and Eurasia. Originally from Navahrudak, Belarus, she holds an M.A. in European and Russian Studies from Yale University (2025) and a B.A. in Political Science from Trinity College (2022), with additional academic experience from a study abroad at Oxford University (2020).

Committed to bridging research with real-world impact, Dasha completed a year-long fellowship with a New York City-based NGO, where she contributed to flagship reports on Europe and Eurasia. She has also been involved in advocacy and development initiatives through internships at leading think tanks and NGOs in Washington, D.C.

Her research examines the theoretical dimensions of authoritarianism and social movements in Eurasia, with publications featured in various blogs and Inquiries Journal. Driven by a passion for uncovering complex political dynamics, she continues to integrate in-depth analysis with meaningful advocacy.

Department: European & Russian Studies